President urges Senate to break domestic logjam in address
President Bush pressed the Senate to quicken passage of energy education and patients rights bills, saying the House acted while the Senate lags. He cited voter concern over jobs and terrorism, urged public input to push Congress, and warned Democrats to curb partisan delay amid the recession. Governor Glendening countered that GOP plans miss the needs of those hit by the downturn and would cost states billions.
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Senate approves 4900 pay raise for Congress in midnight vote
The Senate voted 65 to 33 to allow a 3.4 percent pay raise for members of Congress, raising annual salaries to 150000. Feingold criticized timing amid recession and layoffs while Daschle and Lott did not block the increase. The House previously passed the enabling measure.
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