House Nearing Vote On Repeal Of Congressional Pay Increase
The House moves toward a vote to repeal the 12900 annual pay raise for Congress members begun March 1. A key test centers on funds for the higher salary in the legislative appropriation bill, with a close expected result and potential impact on judges and top officials.
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Group splits Democrats over pay raise approval issue
A faction within the party accounts for more than a third of Democrats arguing against the pay raise. Their main objection centers on the raise taking effect without explicit congressional approval, signaling a dispute over legislative control.
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West must lead a diamond at trick three to beat a 3NT contract after the heart lead. With South holding KQ hearts and partner's deuce of hearts showing no continuation, a king of diamonds then deuce diamonds sequence traps declarer. If East wins dummy's queen with ace and returns a third diamond, West's jack-nine wins and stiffs the contract.
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