Senate panel approves base closings and missile defense
The Senate Armed Services Committee voted 17-8 for a first round of base closings since 1995 as part of defense funding for 2002. Defense Secretary Rumsfeld pressed for more base closures and missile defense spending, while Sen. Levin pushed language to require warnings to Congress on treaty conflicts.
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Bush refuses GAO demand for names on energy plan
The White House rejected a GAO request for the names of lobbyists and executives involved in forming the energy plan. The dispute, dating to April, could move to federal court. Critics urge transparency while the administration focuses on energy legislation advancing in Congress.
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Energy Task Force
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House moves on farm bill amid shrinking surplus
Washington AP The House will overhaul federal farm and food programs despite a smaller budget surplus. Debate could start next week as leaders push a bill costing about 170 billion over 10 years with 74 billion tied to the surplus. Commodities subsidies for grain and cotton would extend next decade.
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Senate approves immigration bill during Fox visit
Senate passed a bill extending the deadline for illegal immigrants to apply for visas as President Bush backs the measure. Majority Leader Daschle and Whip Reid praised the action while Fox met with lawmakers during his three day visit and addressed Congress on Thursday.
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Judge halts plan for drug discount cards
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Bush administration plan to promote private prescription drug discount cards under Medicare. The injunction, issued by U.S. District Court Judge Paul Friedman, delays the program until a verdict is reached amid lawsuits claiming the plan is clandestine and unlawful. PMID
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