Bush Homeland Security faces twin track congressional push
Senate and House combat over Bush plan to create a 170000-employee Homeland Security Department. Debate on measures and amendments proceeds as lawmakers seek compromise on Coast Guard protections, personnel flexibility, FOIA exemptions, and airport luggage screening timelines.
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Maine
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House passes compromise bill to restore investor confidence
The House approved a sweeping corporate fraud bill 423 to 3 aiming to curb fraud, create penalties, and boost market trust. The measure, likely to be signed by President Bush, also tightens accounting rules and limits consulting by auditors. Wall Street rose after near-term progress toward reform and Adelphia arrest news.
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D-S.d
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R-La
Phil Gramm
Texas
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State Department monitors use of U.S. weapons in Israel attack
Secretary of State Powell said the Bush administration reviews how American made weapons are used by Israel after an attack that killed civilians including 14 Palestinians. The review also covers civilian harm and targeting individuals while Israel investigates the strike that killed Hamas leader Salah Shehadeh.
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Salah Shehadeh
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