Gains for U S children in federal report despite lingering gaps
Washington AP notes the America's Children report shows lower child poverty, more working parents, and rising high income shares from 1980 to 1999, with declines in teen pregnancies and youth violence. Yet test scores, health insurance coverage, and health indicators remained largely flat, and many families still face health and education challenges.
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American Enterprise Institute
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Compromise spending bill omits disaster aid and gun checks
A $6.5 billion defense and other programs bill excludes disaster aid sought by Rep. DeLay for his Houston district hit by Tropical Storm Allison. Bush administration opposed adding FEMA funds, citing remaining agency money. Separate measures moved to speed gun background check data retention, with NRA support and Democratic opposition.
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GOP House plan boosts billions to energy firms
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a 10 year energy tax package totaling 33.5 billion, with oil gas producers and coal companies receiving large shares. The bill includes energy conservation credits for homes and businesses and aims to balance production with reliability and conservation while facing Democratic opposition over funding.
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Defense budget debate grows tighter with conservatives' push
Conservatives clash with Defense Secretary Rumsfeld over a 328.9 billion dollar budget they call too small to fix 11 1/2 years of underfunding. Rumsfeld cites inflation and costs, while lawmakers differ on needs and timing as House debates defense panel hearings.
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