Bush urges GOP to revive plan for open programs and rights bill
President Bush pressed House Republicans to advance his agenda, seeking a patients rights bill and quicker access for religious groups to federal funding while pledging to veto excessive spending. He urged discipline in passing measures ahead of the August recess as leaders cited broad support yet faced Senate resistance and lobbying concerns from the AMA and liberals.
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Dick Armey
Texas
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GOP
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White House
American Medical Association
Art Fleischer
House Republican Conference
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Trent Lott
Hastert
Rep
Tom DeLay
Salvation Army
Gregory hearing praises renomination for 4th Circuit seat
US Appeals Court Judge Roger Gregory faced questions at a rare confirmation hearing in Washington after a year’s delay. Senate Judiciary Chair Patrick Leahy lauded his exemplary life and noted Gregory would be the first black judge on the 4th Circuit. Other Montana nominees Richard Cebull and Sam Haddon were also considered with limited questioning.
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Virginia
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Utah
Maria Cantwell
D-Wash
John Edwards
D-N.c
Drug Enforcement Administration
4Th
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South Carolina
West Virginia
Maryland
Clinton
George Allen
Allen
Supreme Court
Richard Cebull
Sam Haddon
Montana
Cantwell
Haddon
United States Supreme Court
Cebull
Bush promotes low cost medicine cards for seniors
President Bush backs a White House plan to push prescription discount cards for Medicare seniors. Critics cite limited drug coverage, few participating stores, and only modest savings while experts warn discounts cannot fully ease rising costs. The plan envisions broader private plan options and streamlined procedures within Medicare reform.
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White House
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D-Flo
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Ari Fleischer
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Maine
West Virginia
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