Bush Eyes Gains as Tax Cut Push Shifts Tone
President George W. Bush and aides ease rhetoric after Democratic criticism to win Senate support for tax cuts. House passage of rate cuts and Senate education committee backing mark early wins, while Republicans urge patience as the long process continues. Bush stays at his Texas ranch with family, signaling conciliatory posture.
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Civility retreat tests House bipartisanship at Greenbrier
Democrats express cautious optimism after the House civility retreat at The Greenbrier in West Virginia. Speaker Hastert and Rep. Gephardt described civility as a first step, while Annenberg’s civility study rated the 106th Congress better than five of the last eight on four measures. The leaders declined questions as they discussed limited progress and ongoing gaps.
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