Snow Nominee Testifies On Bush Tax Plan At Hearing
Treasury secretary nominee John Snow argued the Bush tax plan would boost a lagging U.S. economy and create jobs while facing critics who said the plan favors the wealthy. Snow pledged to divest CSX stock and avoid conflicts of interest as he faces swift confirmation.
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GOP questions 3.1 billion drought relief plan
House Republicans challenge a Senate backed 3.1 billion drought aid package for crop losses. They argue money may go to minimally affected growers and urge faster, fairer targeting, with focus on disaster counties and 35 percent crop loss. Additional probe into 2002 farm bill country of origin labeling is planned.
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November trial set for suspected teen sniper
Fairfax Virginia AP 17 year old Lee Boyd Malvo faces trial for murder in the Linda Franklin case. Judge Jane Roush set November 10 as the trial date to balance speedy trial rules with time for prosecution and defense to prepare. Prosecutors may seek the death penalty but it is not yet certain.
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