Owen Confirmed as Federal Appellate Judge 56-43
The Senate confirmed Priscilla Owen to the New Orleans based Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals by a 56 to 43 vote. The deal ended a four year partisan battle over Bush judicial nominations and favorable to up or down votes, with Bush praising Owen for experience and urging further confirmations.
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Bush backs hydrogen fuel push at first North American station
President Bush pumped hydrogen into a blue compact car at a northeast Washington Shell station, urging Congress to pass a broad energy bill to fund hydrogen powered vehicles. He noted hydrogen costs about four fifty per kilogram, powering about 100 miles per 1.83 kg, and highlighted a $1.7 billion research program while calling for faster action.
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Senate push for swift vote on embryonic stem cell bill
Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid urged an up or down vote on expanding federal funding for embryonic stem cell research and criticized President Bush for opposing the measure. Bush said he would veto final passage, citing ethics and the use of taxpayer dollars. Senator Arlen Specter, undergoing cancer treatment, urged quick action and warned about potential procedural moves if Frist blocks a vote.
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