Budget chief faces grilling by Congress on shrinking surplus
President Bush argues there is ample money to fund defense and education while the nonpartisan CBO projects Social Security surpluses eroding. Budget chief Mitchell Daniels will testify before the House Budget Committee as lawmakers question fiscal health and near-certain use of Social Security funds. Bush signals potential capital gains tax cuts later, aiming to boost revenues for priority spending. Daschle and Lott press for assurances on protecting Social Security and debt reduction.
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Senate panel debates stem cell decision in Washington
The Bush administration defends its embryonic stem cell funding policy before a Senate committee amid questions about the usability of the 64 stem cell lines approved by Aug. 9 and potential patent hurdles. Sen. Kennedy warns of delays in cures while supporters push to lift limits. critics compare embryo destruction to killing.
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