Bush urges Senate to act on trade and security
President Bush urged the Senate to capitalize on a productive week by passing trade reform, homeland security measures, and pension protections before the summer break. He cited House approval of a broad trade authority bill and a Homeland Security plan, while noting Senate disputes over agency personnel powers and pension changes. The defense budget and corporate fraud reform also featured in his push.
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Democrats claim credit for corporate accounting reforms bill
Democrats say Bush only agreed to the Sarbanes bill after corporate scandals eroded investor confidence. They cite protections for workers' pensions as a key aim and note the bill passed 423-3 in the House and 99-0 in the Senate before Bush's planned August visit.
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