Bush opposes Senate farm bill seeks bipartisan compromise
President Bush calls the Senate-passed farm bill too costly and pledges to work with negotiators on a compromise. The 58-40 Senate vote authorizes 45 billion dollars in new farming, conservation, and nutrition spending over five years, raising concerns of subsidies, price-depressing surpluses, and possible trade-law violations.
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House passes campaign spending reform bill
The House approved a sweeping campaign finance reform 240 to 189 after a long debate. Supporters led by Rep. Meehan and Rep. Shays argued the bill would curb soft money, while the White House signaled potential support. Senate action and possible Bush approval loom as lawmakers seek to curb unregulated donations.
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Musharraf Praised by Bush But No Aircraft Aid Yet
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf earned praise from President Bush for his courage and closely aligned war on terror stance while securing pledged debt relief but missing promised trade benefits and advanced aircraft. He outlined Pakistan as a moderate Islamic state and pledged continued crackdown on militants amid tensions with India.
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Massive drug and weapons raid nets 47 arrests in Missouri
In Carthage Missouri helicopters hovered as about 180 officers conducted a sprawling operation arresting 47 people. Authorities said the probe targets cocaine methamphetamine and marijuana distribution from California Texas and Guatemala to counties across the state. More than 100 weapons tied to one suspect were recovered and the raids began before dawn.
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