Bush visit sparks protest over charitable choice stance
About 200 anti free trade and social service protesters confronted President Bush in Cleveland as he toured St. Augustine Church and voiced support for charitable choice. Critics warn the plan could blur church state lines though supporters say it expands private funding for services. A Notre Dame commencement address referenced broader White House efforts to rally corporate and philanthropic leaders.
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Bush Urges Lawmakers to Finish Tax Bill This Week
Negotiations on a final 11-year 135 trillion tax package inch along as President Bush urges Congress to finish this week amid Senate upheaval and Jeffords switch to independent. Main dispute centers on top income tax rate cuts and timing with education and modest-income breaks in play, while a corporate tax credit extension and child credits are debated.
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Greenspan flags uncertainty in economy amid rate cuts
Federal Reserve chief Greenspan warned that growth may not have ended and that economic weakness could persist. He noted no inflationary pressure yet allows room to cut rates, while inventories remain high and energy costs bite. The speech stressed uncertain timing for a rebound and wary consumer strength.
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