Cheney offices damaged by fire in Eisenhower Building
Thick smoke poured from Dick Cheney offices on Wednesday in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building next to the White House. Fire damaged Cheney ceremonial office and Amy Whitelaw’s office, with water and smoke effects on delicate wood floors. Cheney was away, more than 1000 workers evacuated, fire under control in about 30 minutes, cause being investigated.
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Congress blocks AMT expansion with one year relief
Congress rushed a one year fix to the alternative minimum tax shielding about 21 million taxpayers from a tax hike. The House approved 352 to 64, sending the measure to President Bush who supports it as a deficit cost of about $50 billion with no new revenue. Senate Republicans resisted paid for tax relief and failed to pass a companion bill.
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House approves 70 billion for war operations in Iraq and Afghanistan
The House passed a $70 billion war funding package on a 272 to 142 vote, pairing it with a $555 million catchall bill for 14 cabinet agencies. The move split Democrats, with some wary of backing endless war while others defended troops amid a softer Iraqi violence trend. Bush and GOP allies pressed the package as essential for the year end budget deal.
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Trent Lott Retires From Congress After 35 Years
Senator Trent Lott retires after 35 years in Congress announcing his resignation with 16 minutes notice as the Senate adjourned late Tuesday. A spokesman cited late timing to allow votes on key bills, noting Lott’s career from House Republican to Senate leader amid past controversy.
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