Congress questions homeland security plans
Congress grilled Bush administration plans for a new Homeland Security Department in multiple hearings. Debates focused on visa issuance, whistle blower protections, public disclosure rules, and moving INS, farm quarantine duties, and pest eradication programs to the new agency.
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GOP drug plan falters in House infighting stalls bid
Washington AP report says House Republicans struggle to unite on a prescription drug bill as Speaker Hastert signals plans to bring it to a vote later in the week. The measure faces GOP resistance over provisions including copayments and out of pocket caps while lawmakers push changes on imports generic drug access hospital funding and state expansions.
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Capitol Accumulates Gas Masks for Bioterror Readiness
The Capitol began receiving 20,000 gas masks to protect lawmakers staff and visitors in a potential chemical or biological attack. One hour training will start next week as tours adjust to heightened security. Masks cost about $100 each and cover protection for up to an hour, with training to deploy them quickly during an alert.
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U S roads may open to Mexican truck traffic this summer
The Transportation Department plans to certify safety measures by midsummer allowing Mexican trucks beyond the border. The $59.6 billion funding bill requires inspector general certification and ministerial sign off before any expanded access, with hearings awaited from Minister Mead and Senator Murray.
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