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Focuses on the economic issues to be faced by the U.S. Congress, as of March 24, 2003. Possibility of a request for supplemental spending by U.S. President George W. Bush; Purpose for which the supplemental spending will be proposed; Reauthorization of child nutrition programs.

Focuses on the debate over fiscal year 2004 budget resolutions proposed by House Budget Chairman Jim Nussle in the U.S. Congress. Plans of Senate Democrats to offer amendments to the tax-cut package proposed by President George W. Bush; Concerns of Ways and Means Committee Chairman Bill Thomas on dividend taxation; Details of legislative activities expected in the third week of March 2003.

The article focuses on the forthcoming debates between the U.S. House and Senate Budget committees on budget resolutions for FY04. Republicans also will continue pushing for action on a variety of tax cut and tax relief initiatives — including one for soldiers yanked from consideration last week as a result of the inclusion of special interest tax breaks. Meanwhile, the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee completes a series of hearings on the president's economic growth plan and turns to writing its version of the measure. Republican leaders pulled the bill from the floor last after whip counts showed opposition to a number of unrelated tax breaks included in the bill that benefited narrow interests.

Reports on legislative bills under discussion in the U.S. Congress on the first anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States. Bills related to immigration reforms and Homeland Security Department; Business group's concern over terrorism reinsurance bill; Debate over Port and Maritime Security Act and Energy bill.

Reports on the scramble among U.S. Republican and Democratic legislators for assignments in the 108th Congress when it convenes on January 2003. Committees highly sought by legislative members; Factors helping members secure seats in a choice panel; Names of retiring representatives; Plan to appoint Hispanic members to the panel.

Reports on activities planned by major trade associations for the August 2002 summer recess of the U.S. Congress. National Association of Manufacturers' call on its members to thank their House representatives for voting in favor of the trade negotiating authority bill; Americans Against Unfair Family Taxation's distribution of fliers thanking Democratic senators for supporting full estate tax repeal.

Emphasizes on the criticism of executives on the provision in the Ways and Means Committee in the United States. Approval on the provision by the Congress; Effect of the provision to companies; Comments of the lobbyists.

Reports the decision of the U.S. Congress in the regulation of energy policy and health care. Lack of coherent communication strategy; Concerns of lobbyists for the decision of the Congress; Plans of president George W. Bush for the economy.

The corporate governance provision was among the casualties as the U.S. House and Senate tax writers put the finishing touches on the tax bill on May 22, 2002. The provision would require chief executive officers to personally sign their companies' federal tax returns, was dropped along with other amendments that had been included in the Senate version of the tax bill. A spokesman of Senator Zell Miller said both Senate Finance chairman Chuck Grassley and the Budget Committee chairman Don Nickles have assured to cooperate Miller for the provision's approval. The Senate already has approved the provision, on a 95-5 vote, as part of the charitable contribution bill passed by the Senate in early April.

Reports on an assessment from the Republican Dave Winston, which shows an increase in the popularity of the congressional Republicans. Lead of congressional Republicans over congressional Democrats; Favorable rating achieved by congressional Democrats; Favorite issues raised by the voters; Decline in the popularity of the education issue.

Focuses on the economic stimulus and unemployment insurance bill in the United States. Options considered by the U.S. Congress; Importance of a House-Senate negotiations on the proposed legislation; Recommendation of U.S. President George W. Bush on the issue.

Reports the renewal of the trade negotiating authority proposal in the United States. Impact of the bill on the textile industry; Preparations of the Congress to vote on the measure of the trade proposal; Opposition of Wisconsin representative, Ron Kind on the legislation of the bill.

Focuses on the proposed trade legislation in the United States. Schedule of the voting process; Support of representatives on the bill; Provisions of the trade bill.

Reports preparations of Congress for legislation of the presidential trade negotiating authority in the United States. Solicitation of votes among House Republicans; Importance of the trade bill in restoring economic growth; Disputes involving the economic stimulus package and airline security.

Focuses on the plans of both Democratic and Republican members of Congress to unite in the fight against terrorism following the attacks against New York City and Washington, D.C. on September 11, 2001. Effect of the tragedy on Capital Hill relations and the resolution of budgetary and other partisan debates; Plans of Congress to help congressional offices deal with pain and grief of their constituents.

Analyzes the budget proposals of United States Republican congressional leaders for fiscal year 2002 as of September 6, 2001. Questions about the viability of the budget plan; Accommodation of the defense budget proposals by President George W. Bush; Allocation for the prescription drug plan; Disagreements about capital gains tax cut proposals.

Reports that budget negotiators for United States congressional leaders and the Bush W. Bush Administration have generally agreed on a total fiscal 2002 spending level, more than five percent more than current-year spending. Elements of the final budget resolution; Significant agreement on tax relief; Bush's discretionary spending plans.

Reports that Democratic Senator Robert Torricelli indicated he would support tax cuts exceeding the $1.2 trillion contained in the United States Senate-passed fiscal year 2002 budget resolution. Status of debate in the House and Senate over tax cuts; Range of ideas being considered by Torricelli; Capital gains proposal.

Reports that United States House Majority Leader Richard Armey urged President George W. Bush to present Congress with a request for renewal of trade promotion authority within April 2001. Armey's promise to quickly fit such legislation onto the House calendar; Opportunity to launch the legislative debate on trade prior to the Summit of the Americas.

Focuses on the positive reaction of the United States Congress to the address of President George W. Bush during a joint session on February 28, 2001. Announcement of his administration's plan for a tax cut; Enthusiasm of Congress members to the policies announced by Bush.

Reports on favorable results of the meeting between United States Senate Finance Committee ranking member Max Baucus and President George W. Bush, on the issue of an across-the-board tax cut. Determination of the size of the tax cut in the context of spending needs; Positive reaction of Republican House leaders to Bush's signal that he could accept multiple tax bills.

Reports on the New Democrat Coalition, which comprises House and Senate members in the 107th United States Congress. Coalition of centrist 'New Democrats'; Identification of areas of potential cooperation with the administration of President George W. Bush; Education and trade proposals.

Reports on President-elect George W. Bush's meeting with the bipartisan leadership in the United States Congress in December 2000 to discuss political reconciliation and his tax cut plan. Legislative measures being considered by Bush; Lawmakers who joined Bush during the news conference.

Reports the domination of the Republicans in the congressional elections in the United States. Comparison of controlled seats in the House from previous election; Electoral winners in the House; Urge of House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt to senior members concerning postponement of retirement.

Reports the delay of Congress adjournment on combined appropriation conference reports and tax cut package in the United States. Frustration of Republicans on slow negotiation proceedings; Concern of Democrats on alleged tries by Republicans to delay Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rulemaking and auditor independence; Context of the SEC rule.