Pickering Renominated Alongside 30 Other Judicial Nominees
President Bush renominated controversial Mississippi judge Charles Pickering and 30 other judicial nominees not confirmed by the Senate last year. Also named was Texas Supreme Court Justice Priscilla Owen who faced prior Senate rejection for the 5th Circuit post.
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Mississippi
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Senate Judiciary Committee
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New Orleans
Bush unveils 674 billion growth and jobs plan
President Bush proposes a 674 billion ten year growth and jobs package including complete elimination of federal income taxes on stock dividends. The plan seeks quick tax relief for married couples and a 400 per child tax credit increase while accelerating and making permanent previous tax cuts.
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House eases ethics rules on lobbyist meals travel
Republicans loosened ethics provisions to allow charity funded travel and lodging for lawmakers and permit distribution of free food to offices. Critics call it a dangerous retreat from reform while supporters call it clarifications. The package passed 221 to 203 along party lines with a Democratic bid to block it failing 225 to 200.
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Key military planners assemble in Persian Gulf
Washington reports battle staff for a potential Iraq war is assembling at Camp As Sayliyah in the Persian Gulf. Central Command planners moved from Florida after a weeklong exercise, signaling a buildup while officials say war is not imminent. Tens of thousands more combat forces are due, with F-15E C fighters and B-1B bombers expected to deploy.
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