National Roundup Highlights From Troubling Week In Courts And Courts
Teenager testifies about denying abuse by Michael Jackson after harassment at school. Atlanta suspect Brian Nichols, 33, appears in court in a deadly rampage case. Federal judges push for stronger security and funding. IRS budget could rise 14 percent per independent board recommendation. A casino bus crash near Ontario California kills one and injures 57 including three firefighters.
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Nichols
Washington
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Mark Everson
White House
Everson
Ontario
Calif
Upland Fire Department
Los Angeles
India
Senate debate flags bipartisan and partisan paths on Social Security overhaul
The Senate held symbolic votes on Bush's Social Security overhaul, backing a bipartisan, nonbinding priority while defeating Democratic plans to block future tax cuts or insist on solvency. A 56-43 vote approved a DeMint provision warning of debt and cuts if action is delayed, underscoring partisan tensions without detailing a plan.
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Bush
Lindsey Graham
R-S.c
Graham
Congress
Jim DeMint
Senate Budget Committee
Judd Gregg
R-N.h
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Odessa
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American Express
Discover
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Music City Mall
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