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Wed, 6 Apr 2005 16:54:03 -0500

 

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Bush wants Patriot Act abuses expanded

While some members of Congress want to cut back on the rights-robbing

USA Patriot Act, Bush administration officials went to the Hill

Tuesday to lobby for expanding the government's ability to spy on

citizens and snoop into their private lives.

What Price Freedom? Apr 6, 2005, 07:12

http://www.capitolhillblue.com/artman/publish/article_6532.shtml

 

Dubya's secret tax hike

By President Bush's definition, allowing a tax cut to lapse is

effectively a tax increase. Thus, by the president's definition, his

administration, through inaction, is hitting the taxpayers with a

large and fast-expanding tax increase.

Bush Leagues Apr 6, 2005, 07:10

http://www.capitolhillblue.com/artman/publish/article_6538.shtml

 

At least 30,000 overseas votes not counted in Presidential election

The votes of at least 1 in 4 U.S. soldiers and overseas voters in last

fall's election never were counted.

FUBAR Apr 6, 2005, 07:00

http://www.capitolhillblue.com/artman/publish/article_6536.shtml

 

Bipartisan anger at removal of opponents from Bush events

Members of Congress from both parties have raised sharp questions

about the exclusion of political opponents from two taxpayer-funded

appearances by President Bush.

Bush Leagues Apr 6, 2005, 06:55

http://www.capitolhillblue.com/artman/publish/article_6537.shtml

 

Drug companies will spend $30 million to talk about drug costs

Drug manufacturers, under fire from consumer advocacy groups for

opposing legislation to reduce prescription costs, announced Tuesday

they would spend about $30 million through June to develop and promote

a program that would help poor Americans gain access to the medicines

they need.

FUBAR Apr 6, 2005, 06:40

http://www.capitolhillblue.com/artman/publish/article_6531.shtml

 

Will Schiavo case affect judicial nominations debate?

Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist said Tuesday that federal judges'

rejection of efforts by Congress to keep Terri Schiavo alive will not

affect the escalating dispute between Democrats and Republicans over

President Bush's judicial nominees.

Capitol Hillbillies Apr 6, 2005, 06:37

http://www.capitolhillblue.com/artman/publish/article_6530.shtml

 

 

Bush escalates propaganda war on Social Security

President Bush said on Tuesday that younger workers were counting on a

fictional trust fund for their future retirement benefits, as he

pressed his case for changes to Social Security in the face of

continuing doubts among fellow Republicans.

Bush Leagues Apr 6, 2005, 05:54

http://www.capitolhillblue.com/artman/publish/article_6535.shtml

 

Tighter restrictions on travel to Canada, Mexico

Americans will need passports to re-enter the United States from

Canada, Mexico, Panama and Bermuda by 2008, part of a tightening of

U.S. border controls in an era of terrorist threat, three

administration officials said Tuesday.

What Price Freedom? Apr 6, 2005, 05:48

http://www.capitolhillblue.com/artman/publish/article_6533.shtml

 

 

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