Dems Push Budget With Expiring Bush Tax Cuts Debate
Congress votes on a Democratic budget plan that would let Bush era tax cuts lapse and raise taxes for many. McCain supports extending cuts. Clinton and Obama back limited middle class cuts but oppose broader extensions. House tally 212 207. Senate vote split along party lines amid earmark debate.
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FBI used improper blanket demands to seize records in 2006
Federal agents gathered data on 3 860 telephone lines using national security letters after court refusals to issue warrants for personal records The inspector general found the practice circumvented judicial review and relied on illegal procedures in at least one case.
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Spitzer faces plea talks as Paterson prepares to take over
New York Governor-elect David Paterson readies to assume office as Eliot Spitzer confronts potential charges over high end prostitution and money transfers. Lawmakers discuss possible outcomes, including a deferred prosecution agreement, while experts weigh federal statutes and implications for the departing governor.
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New five dollar bill debuts with Lincoln design changes
The updated five dollar note enters circulation with pastel tones light purple shading and a purple star border around Lincoln. The back shows a large purple 5 and yellow numerals near the Lincoln Memorial as vending machines are ready to accept the new currency.
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