Bush and GOP clash over immigration path to reform
Washington The White House seeks to reassure conservatives as Senate passage of sweeping immigration legislation nears by Memorial Day despite deep rifts with House Republicans. The bill adds border security a guest worker program and a path to citizenship for about 11 million illegal immigrants. Senate leaders Frist and Reid broker a procedural deal allowing amendments amid stalemates. White House aides hope to show progress while planning border security steps including possible National Guard use and future Bush appeals in border states.
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Veterans show stress signs but few get referrals
GAO report finds 5 percent of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans interviewed after combat tours were at risk for post traumatic stress. Of those, about 22 percent received referrals for more health care, while 9,145 of 178,664 service members may have been at risk and 2,029 referred. Defense officials defend current referral practices and note expanded services for returning troops.
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April retail sales slow as gas prices trim spending
U S commerce data show April retail sales up 0.5 percent after 0.6 percent in March, below the 0.8 percent forecast. Excluding gasoline, core sales rose only 0.1 percent, while gasoline stations surged 4.6 percent due to higher pump prices, signaling consumer restraint amid elevated oil costs.
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