Republicans Back Budget Plan Amid GOP Unity Efforts
Washington AP Republicans approve a 769.3 billion dollars spending plan for the upcoming federal year aiming to trim more than 6 billion from benefit programs and levy a 20.9 billion dollar revenue increase plus 1.1 billion in user fees. The package forecasts a 103.4 billion dollar deficit and includes a four percent cap on cost of living raises for public workers while preserving full COLA for Social Security and veterans. GOP leaders say the accord marks progress toward a broader budget compromise with Democrats as talks resume on Capitol Hill.
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Senate clears way for voting rights
Washington action ends a year long fight as the Senate, aided by moderate Republicans and 46 Democrats, moves toward renewing the enforcement provisions of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. The filibuster by Jesse Helms ends after 13 hours of debate, with supporters citing rising minority participation and critics warning of selective extension.
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