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Jeffords hears GOP sales pitch
The Vermont senator is still expected to leave the party today to become an independent, giving control of the Senate to Democrats.

Senate vote means tax cut on the way
WASHINGTON -- The Senate Wednesday passed a $1.35-trillion, 11-year tax cut, handing President Bush a major victory and all but ensuring that Congress will soon approve the largest package of tax relief in 20 years.

Cuban singer decries censorship, defects to U.S.
MIAMI -- He sang about "building bridges" between Cuba and Miami, but now they're all burned.

Sara Fritz
Shift in power would put Bush's agenda at risk
WASHINGTON -- If Democrats gain control of the Senate later this week as expected, the obvious loser is President Bush.

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