Souter faces tough Senate questioning for Supreme Court seat
Federal appellate judge David H Souter opens confirmation hearings before the Judiciary Committee in Washington. President Bush urges swift action as Souter endures questions on abortion civil rights and free speech while facing mock hearings and prep sessions with White House aides.
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White House Budget Plan Proposes New Taxes on Luxury Goods
White House budget chief Richard Darman floated a 1 percent levy on petroleum products excluding livestock feed, aiming to raise 800 million next year and seven billion over five years. The plan would tax luxury items such as cars, private planes, boats, jewelry, furs, and electronics while capital gains tax cuts spark bipartisan dispute.
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