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House to vote on aviation security measure next week

House GOP leaders scheduled a vote on an aviation security bill for next Wednsday, setting the stage for a battle with Democrats over the issue of whether to federalize the airport security workforce.

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White House wants House aviation security bill passed soon

The White House signaled Tuesday that it wants a House aviation security bill passed soon so that lawmakers can decide whether or not to federalize airport security jobs in conference committee.

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Sweeps continue as House, Senate prepare to return

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Congress still divided on issue of federalizing airport security

Democrats and Republicans in Congress continue to disagree on whether to federalize more than 20,000 airport security jobs nationwide, but are likely to reach an agreement soon.

Defense

Senate seeks to finish work on defense authorization

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House prepares for action on Defense, spending bills

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Senate passes legislation authorizing Bush to retaliate

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Leadership safe, but Congressional schedule uncertain

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Senate votes to condemn attacks

Defense

Civilian agencies may pay for Defense supplemental

Pay & Benefits

House civil service panel chairman to resign

Rep. Joe Scarborough, R-Fla., who as chairman of a key civil service subcommittee backed pay and benefits reform issues, has announced he will give up his seat Sept. 6.