Safavian denies concealing help to Abramoff in GSA matters
Former Bush official David Safavian testified in U S District Court that he did not try to hide his assistance to lobbyist Jack Abramoff on two federal properties. He said a 2002 Scotland England golf trip cost more than $130,000 and that a $3,100 check covered his share. He resigned as chief federal procurement officer after his arrest and faces charges of concealing aid to Abramoff.
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May job growth slows sharply in Washington report
In May cautious employers added 75 000 new jobs the fewest in seven months signaling slowed economic momentum. Unemployment fell to 4.6 percent the lowest in nearly five years while wage growth eased. Analysts warn of slower growth ahead with April to June pace seen around 2.5 percent, down from 5.3 percent in Q1. The May figure lagged forecasts of 170 000.
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Muslims Aides Seek to Ease Ignorance on Islam on Capitol Hill
In Washington at noon prayers in a Capitol basement a group of about two dozen Muslim staffers of Congress forms the Congressional Muslim Staffers Association. The effort grows from a prayer circle to a broader aim of educating non Muslims amid growing Islam awareness on Capitol Hill and beyond.
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Muslims on Capitol Hill Classes Spark Hope for Future
Nayyera Haq spokesman for Rep. Salazar says discussions with others in his office about offering Islam classes on Capitol Hill reflect a new mission. The piece notes 6 to 7 million American Muslims, about 2 percent of the population, with roughly 40 percent black and 60 percent immigrant descendants.
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