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Tensions continue to simmer over House earmarks rule
Swift consideration of remaining spending bills will depend on unanimous consent agreements between Democrats and Republicans.
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Food safety agency asked to explain proposed analyst cuts
Agency doesn’t plan to eliminate any positions, but may shift workforce to reduce analysts and boost inspectors, spokesman says.
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Lawmaker claims 'extensive destruction' of e-mail records
Oversight committee chief claims White House officials used Republican National Committee accounts in a way that circumvented law on preservation of records.
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Homeland Security spending bill passes without veto-proof majority
Democrats say Bush should view funding increases related to border security in the context of the larger debate over immigration reform.
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House science panel backs increase in airport security funding
Bill would strengthen the FAA’s Joint Planning and Development Office, which has the responsibility for developing the next generation of airport transportation systems.
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