Putin and Bush push for deep nuclear cuts with uncertain missile shield
The leaders pledged to cut long-range warheads to about one third of current levels, signaling openness to formal treaties but delaying a missile defense accord. Bush seeks a flexible, informal ceiling while Putin favors a formal agreement. talks move to Texas ranch with tests and ABM treaty constraints shaping the path forward.
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NATO
Food stamp expansion may be included in farm bill
Congress weighs restoring food stamps to thousands of legal immigrants cut off in 1996. Senate panel expected to back a 6.2 billion ten year expansion, with a House option at 3.6 billion excluding immigrant restoration. The plan would allow immigrant children to qualify after four years of work and extend six month aid for welfare leavers.
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Senate seeks compromise on stimulus plan stalemate deepens
Senate leaders from both parties urge top level talks with House Republicans and Bush aides to break a deadlock over a 67 billion dollar Democratic unemployment focused package versus a 100 billion dollar GOP counter. Core issues include tax cuts, unemployment benefits, health insurance, and farm and state spending.
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D-W
Ways and Means Committee
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