Bush halts oil aid to North Korea over nuclear pledge
President Bush suspends oil assistance to North Korea after Pyongyang admits a uranium based bomb program. A last shipment may be allowed only if North Korea dismantles its nuclear program, with a New York meeting of US allies to back the move.
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Retail sales give hope for decent shopping season
October retail data show consumer spending held steady with strong clothing sales and steady overall nonauto growth. The report suggests the holiday season may avoid a deep downturn despite a weak job market and stock prices, while Greenspan cautions permanent tax cuts may not boost demand.
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Senators approve fourth straight pay raise for Congress
The Senate voted 58 to 36 to accept a 3.1 percent pay raise, raising lawmakers' annual pay to 154,700 next year from 150,000, with the increase applying to top executive branch officials. The move comes as Feingold opposed the raise citing economic woes and deficits.
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Democrats push two Bush nominees to Senate votes
Democrats sent two of President Bush's judicial nominees to the full Senate amid opposition from liberal groups. Dennis Shedd and Michael McConnell faced confirmation for the 4th and 10th Circuits as the committee avoided roll calls, signaling a planned last-minute rush to approve nominees.
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Texas
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