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Multi-agency task force to review Web restrictions abroad
Group will make policy recommendations to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in the coming months.
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HHS pledges to handle Medicare drug benefit flap itself
Department chief says legislation requiring the federal government reimburse states that overpaid for the benefit is unnecessary.
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Appropriations committee leaders vow quick action on bills, supplemental
Request for $70 billion in additional funding for the wars and $18 billion for supplemental Katrina assistance will be the first order of business.
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IG faults Treasury’s management of major telecom procurement
Report recommends Treasury consider canceling the controversial solo effort to acquire telecommunications services.
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Postal overhaul bill finally passes Senate, heads to conference
Negotiations could be contentious; White House objects to language transferring responsibility for $27 billion worth of postal workers' military pensions back to the Treasury.
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Interior looks at options for expanding offshore drilling
Department proposal seeks to avoid interference with military training and testing.
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