Bush welfare marriage plan moves toward approval in Congress
President Bush pushes a plan to spend 300 million yearly to promote marriage for welfare recipients. The proposal seeks federal and state matching funds, with supporters arguing two-parent families aid children and economic stability while critics fear coercion and misallocation amid welfare reform debates.
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Housing starts rise to five month high in June
Washington AP reports June housing starts climbed 3.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.80 million, the best since January, signaling housing and residential construction remain a key support for the economy. Unemployment claims fell to 412,000, a three week low, suggesting layoffs may be stabilizing.
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