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Senators lift holds on postal reform bill, paving way for vote
After reviewing bill, senators find it preferable to the House version and say it can be further improved in conference negotiations.
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Administration seeks shift in food aid from USDA to AID
AID would get the authority to spend 25 percent of its food aid budget on purchases in other countries.
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Secretary of State discusses her vision for spreading democracy
In an interview with National Journal , Condoleezza Rice also shares her views on her department’s relationship with the Pentagon.
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Critics say budget fails to match energy bill priorities
Bush’s request is 23 percent short of the amount allotted for research and development in measure enacted last August.
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Traditional warfare remains focus of weapons budget
Pentagon leaders make the case for continuing long-term programs, some of which date back to Cold War.
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Budget includes modest boost for IT programs
President Bush asks Congress for $64.3 billion, but legislators have a history of appropriating less than he requests.
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Administration releases details on competitiveness initiative
Energy Department to request $4.1 billion for program announced in State of the Union speech.
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