Virginia Republicans clash over tax hike plan in standoff
In Virginia a GOP split over a 2.4 billion dollar tax increase widens as moderates push for new revenue while conservatives resist. The battle risks a budget standstill and consternation among schools, police, and local governments awaiting state funding.
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Kerry Internet fund raising shatters online records
Washington AP Kerry collects 26.7 million online in Jan March the highest quarterly online total for a presidential campaign. He tops Democratic fundraising with 50 million in this period and surpasses former rival Howard Dean who raised 16 million. Dean directs donors to Kerry while Kerry has raised over 75 million since January 2003.
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U.S. expands fingerprinting for foreign visitors
The United States will require fingerprinting and photos for travelers from 27 countries, including Britain Japan and Australia, as part of the US VISIT program. The rule applies at entry points by Sept 30 with border crossings added later. Canadians and Mexicans face no changes.
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Visa waiver program allows 90 day travel without visa
The United States may admit citizens of partner countries for tourism or business trips up to 90 days without a visa. The list of participating nations can change over time, with updates issued by the Department of Homeland Security and the State Department.
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Visa rules shift as biometric passport deadline looms
Europeans react as Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom join the Bush administration in altering visa waivers after officials said most visa-waiver countries would miss the October deadline to issue biometric passports. Asa Hutchinson cited border security aims and compliance urgency in the decision.
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