Report Asked of Cost of Solons' Junkets
Washington report notes the State Department has received an informal request to provide Congress with a detailed accounting of how much counterpart currency, foreign money received in exchange for U S aid, was spent by traveling lawmakers this year. Chairman Burleson seeks the figures as guardian of funds and may publish them after review.
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Senate Backlog Delays Fast Social Security Boost Plan
Senate backlog delays action on a House backed bill to boost Social Security benefits. The measure would lower the full retirement age, extend disability payments, and raise the tax by half a percent for employers and employees. Senator Byrd signals other issues may take priority next session.
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