Senators rally behind Bush on farm cuts and hires ex-chairman
Senators Grassley and Dorgan back Bush plan to cut farm payments and cap subsidies, replacing 360000 with 250000. Cotton, rice, and sorghum groups hire former House Agriculture Chair Larry Combest to defend subsidies, while broader farm groups push a nationwide lobbying drive against reduced spending.
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Butane lighters allowed on planes for now
Washington officials note airline passengers can still carry butane lighters as of Tuesday, missing the Congress deadline for a nationwide ban. The TSA offered no comment. Two senators pushed the ban citing dangers highlighted by the shoe bomber case and warned of White House delays.
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