Women In Politics

Senate health bill stalls as costs are figured
Senator Patrick Leahy told reporters yesterday that he his wife have canceled their plans to spend Christmas at their farmhouse in Vermont, reluctantly concluding that the Senate would probably be stuck in Washington working on its massive health care package right up until the holiday.

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House measure pushes Pentagon to squeeze costs – Navy News, news from Iraq – Navy Times
Citing a looming budget crisis, the House of Representatives passed legislation Wednesday designed to force the military to be more cost-conscious when it buys a vast range of goods and services — from computers and software to lawn mowing services.

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