Congress approves third pay raise for lawmakers in four years
In a late night move Congress approved its third pay increase in four years. Starting January, pay will rise to 150000 dollars a year, up from 105100. Supporters say the raise reflects work and expense, while critics call it ill-timed and self serving amid recession and war.
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Election-year finger pointing as surpluses dwindle
Democrats and Republicans brace for a year of blame as shrinking federal balances threaten their agenda. Analysts expect a possible deficit for 2002 and deficits through 2004, making large tax cuts and major new programs unlikely amid gridlock between Senate Democrats and Bush administration allies in the House.
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NRC review gaps push tighter funds for nuclear plants
A General Accounting Office study finds the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has failed to rigorously verify decommissioning funds before license transfers. It urges tighter reviews as future dismantling costs rise, noting 125 active plants and 15 partial or full ownership transfers.
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