Harkin seeks heating aid for Iowa school districts
Sen. Tom Harkin proposes the School Energy Crisis Relief Act to fund 60 Iowa districts including Cedar Rapids. Grants would follow Title I enrollment to aid poorer schools amid higher heating and transportation costs.
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Iowa Senator Denies Filibuster Talk on Alito Nomination
Iowa Senator Tom Harkin denies a Washington Times claim that he would filibuster Samuel Alito’s Supreme Court nomination. He says he has not contemplated such action and has not studied Alito’s record, while noting hearings were pending and other duties took precedence.
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Senate votes to bar terror suspects from U S courts
The Senate approved a defense policy measure that blocks Guantanamo detainees from filing habeas corpus petitions in U S courts. By a 49 to 42 vote, the provision allows one appeal to the Circuit Court of Appeals but bans further suits against detentions. Senator Lindsey Graham defended the rule, citing long-standing legal practice.
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GOP leaders pull budget-cutting bill amid intraparty revolt
House Republicans abruptly pulled a 54 billion dollar budget cut bill as moderates and conservatives clash over spending, taxes, energy, and anti poverty programs. The split signals waning party unity amid Bush era discontent and recent election defeats.
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