The Week In Congress.                              Volume 1, Number 1

Week Ending May 23, 2004.

This Week's Stories

SENATE...

                                           The "J.O.B.S." bill  may or may not put you back to work, but if you import archery products, make pari-mutuel bets from foreign countries or own an Oldsmobile dealership things are looking up!! Story…

                                                    If you worked with asbestos (27.5 million Americans did) and now have Mesothelioma or another form of lung disease, here is what the Majority in Congress thinks you should get. Story…

                                            Victims have rights, too. The Senate evens the playing field of rights between the victim and the accused. Story…

       HOUSE...

                                             The House makes arrangements to replace itself if there is a large loss of its' members to disaster or terrorist strike. Story…

                                                        The Wright brothers get D.C. buildings named after them, General Services Administration gives Fresno County the federal courthouse and the Cowlitz Indians get their money. Stories…

THE WHITE HOUSE...

                                                 Military aide is returned to several countries who promise not to turn over U.S. personnel for war crime prosecution. A cooperative Pakistan gets a waiver. A nod to the PLO. Stories…