Senate halves Bush tax cut as war costs loom large
The Senate voted 51 to 48 to cut the Bush tax package from 726 billion to 350 billion through 2013, a Democratic-led move tied to deficit fears and higher Iraq war costs. Sens. Hollings joined by Snowe, Voinovich, and Chafee to back the reduction, while budget debates continue ahead of House compromise.
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Public confidence in Iraq war wanes amid grim images
Washington reporting shows a Pew Research Center poll indicating only 38 percent view the war going well, down from 71 percent last Friday, while overall support remains near 70 percent. The survey, conducted March 2024, notes high approval for President Bush and continued backing of U.S. action despite worsening perceptions. A Boston dental hygienist, Valerie Akins, expresses dashed hopes for a quick end but maintained support for the war.
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ECISD trustees discuss bus policy and meals raise
Trustees debated student commute options as Trustee Floy Hinson urged keeping students inside city limits for ECISD attendance and a nearby MISD alternative. A Texas State Teachers Association press conference presented survey results showing 35 percent of 3,000 ECISD employees hold second jobs and seek outside work. The district approved the next school year calendar Aug 18 to May 27 with winter and spring breaks and raised meal prices for students and adults.
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War events round up amid Iraqi fighting and aid talks
U S and British forces faced sandstorms near Najaf and Basra while pressing toward Baghdad. More than 1,000 Iraqi militia confronted British units to secure Basra as humanitarian aid plans unfolded. Turkey offered limited crossings if crisis worsened. U S officials cited progress toward Baghdad with Bush seeking 74.7 billion dollars for war costs.
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Bush orders new declassification rule delaying releases
President Bush issued a 25 page executive order delaying release of millions of historical documents for more than three years and easing reclassification of materials deemed a threat to national security. The measure, amending Clinton era rules, sets a 2006 deadline to disclose documents 25 years or older and broadens agencies power to reclassify.
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