Tax Bill Could Face Another Overhaul in Senate
</p> Much has changed in the tax bill since President Bush first made his $726 billion proposal.
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</p> Much has changed in the tax bill since President Bush first made his $726 billion proposal.
</p> The Senate agreed and unanimously passed a bill through the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, but key House chairmen do not want a new entitlement program.
</p> Another aide said Thomas told leadership staff before the bill was to be called up that he could delay the tax-cut measure if he didn’t get what he wanted. </p> “Oh, grow up.
The House Armed Services Committee is expected to include the Government Reform bill in its version of the fiscal 2004 Defense authorization bill, which will be marked up this week.
</p> “It met all of our requirements,” Gainer said of the site.
</p> While Gov. Bill Owens (R) has not said whether he will sign the redistricting bill, Democrats see that as a given and are preparing to sue.
</p> “People who are most likely to get shots are working with the Office of the Attending Physician,” Gainer said.
</p> And Republican pollster Bill McInturff says that Bush’s approval ratings, even if they settle back to pre-Iraq war levels, put him in good shape for re-election, based on historical patterns.
</p> The only other districts that might be in play in the next decade are those of Reps. Jim Saxton (R), 60; Bill Pascrell (D), 66; and Donald Payne (D), 68. All three could retire in a few years.
Bill Posey (R) and Mike Haridopolos as well as Brevard County Commissioner Nancy Higgs (D) are the three most likely candidates.
John Kerry </p> (D-Mass.) another reason for indigestion.</p> The H.J.
The former Minority Leader made a rare appearance in the House late last week, voting on the key tax bill and working over more Members for their support.
</p> “Rumsfeld has been a real problem and has really alienated Members,” said a senior House GOP leadership aide.</p> During recess, Appropriations Chairman Bill Young (R-Fla.) and Rep.
</p> DSCC spokesman Michael Siegel said he could not comment on Pelosi’s position.
</p> Still, in recent months there has not been an outpouring of support for Daschle from his Senate colleagues.
</p> A well-placed Republican source indicated that Thomas threatened to hold up the tax bill unless he got his way, something he dismissed.</p> “Oh, grow up.
.) — asked Thomas to strip the provision from the bill. But they were quickly quieted.</p> A few hours later, committee members approved the bill — and the provision — on a 24-15 party-line vote.
“If they cut us out … then the people are still stuck with their bill.”
</p> The state House Redistricting Committee, where Republicans hold a strong majority, passed a bill sponsored by state Rep.
</p> On Wednesday, the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee approved by voice vote a bill to award Blair the Congressional Gold Medal. Originally introduced by Sen.