Senate setback for Bush overtime plan fuels election year debate
In Washington labor chief Elaine Chao defends proposed overtime rules after a 52 47 Senate vote challenging the administration to guarantee overtime eligibility for all current qualifiers. Democrats push to keep protections, while AFL CIO president condemns any cuts. Senators also floated two layoff relief amendments, including mortgage subsidies and a job-creating tax credit.
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Bush to speak to Arabs on TV amid Abu Ghraib fallout
President Bush planned two ten minute interviews with Arab television to address the Abu Ghraib abuse scandal. White House aides insisted the images were an aberration and promised swift action against those involved.
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Central Heights Student Zach Maier Earns National Merit Scholarship
Central Heights High School senior Zach Maier was named a National Merit Scholar designee, one of 31 Kansas students and 2,500 nationally to receive the $2,500 award. He joins a line of strong students recognized for academic skills, leadership, and potential for college success, with Maier noted for coding and robotics alongside cross country and church youth work.
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Fed signals June or August rise in rates
The Fed kept the funds rate at 1 percent while indicating a likely move up this summer. Analysts expect a first increase by June 29 30 or August 10 with data on employment and inflation guiding timing, though some foresee 2005 at the earliest.
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