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Posted on: Sunday, May 18, 2003

Washington Week

Gannett News Service

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WASHINGTON — Here are some actions in Congress last week.

KEY HOUSE VOTES

1. Pension reform

On Wednesday, the House passed on a 271-157 vote a bill aimed at giving workers more control over their 401(k) retirement plans. A "yea" vote was to pass the bill.

Hawai'i votes: Neil Abercrombie (D) NAY; Ed Case (D) NAY


KEY SENATE VOTES

1. Stock dividends

On Thursday, the Senate voted 51-50 to suspend taxes on stock dividends for three years. Vice President Dick Cheney broke a 50-50 tie vote. A "yea" vote was to adopt the amendment.

Hawai'i votes: Daniel Akaka (D) NAY; Dan Inouye (D) NAY