Texas judge finds treasurer violated reporting rules in DeLay fund
A Texas judge ruled the treasurer of Texans for a Republican Majority violated election law by failing to report 684 507 in contributions from corporations and donors in 2002. The decision supports Democrats' challenge to DeLay aligned fundraising practices that aided Texas House Republicans and later redistricting efforts. No ruling on whether the contributions themselves were illegal. Separate criminal charges against associates and corporations remain pending.
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Bush opposition to stem cell funding likened to school door blocks
Senator Harkin compared Bush’s stance against federal funding for human embryo stem cell research to George Wallace blocking integration. He labeled the president’s veto threat as scare tactics and said embryo research could yield cures under proper scientific safeguards.
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Senate panel approves bipartisan energy bill
The Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved a bipartisan energy measure 21 to 1 led by Chairman Domenici and Sen. Bingaman. The plan eases prices by boosting supply, expands oil and gas on federal lands, promotes nuclear and renewable plants, and removes the Public Utility Holding Company Act to spur transmission investment. Opposition from Sen. Wyden says benefits go to big firms with little consumer relief. Alaska Arctic National Wildlife Refuge drilling is not included.
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Republicans rebuff bid to cut base closure funds
House Republicans narrowly defeated a Democratic bid to cut 169 million dollars for a contested round of base closures. The vote occurred as the chamber approved an 85.2 billion dollar measure funding the Veterans Affairs Department and base construction for the budget year starting October 1.
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Senate panel approves asbestos trust fund plan
The Senate Judiciary Committee backed a plan to create a 140 billion dollar asbestos trust fund in exchange for shielding manufacturers and insurers from multimillion dollar suits. The measure aims to stop bankrupting asbestos companies while ensuring compensation for those exposed to asbestos and suffering illness.
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