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Highlights of Immigration and Border Bills (AP via Yahoo! News) - Highlights of immigration and border security bills, one now before the Senate and another already passed by the House.

Rumsfeld Seeks Extra Funds for War Bills (AP via Yahoo! News) - With war bills to pay, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld is calling on Congress to pass President Bush's request for an extra $65 billion to cover costs in Iraq and Afghanistan this year.

Lower house to OK bills to curb growth in medical care spending (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News) - _ The House of Representatives is expected to approve a package of bills Thursday to implement measures to limit the growth in fiscal spending on medical care benefits as part of its overall medical reforms.

FirstGroup beats forecasts but warns fuel bills will rise (The Herald) - FIRSTGROUP, the rail and bus operator based in Aberdeen, has beaten profit forecasts after soaring fuel bills were offset by strong rail earnings in the UK.

Army vows to renew fight against Bills (Fijilive.com) - Fiji's army will continue to fight against controversial Bills proposed by the Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua should it return as the Government.

House Democrats back two N.C. lottery bills (The Charlotte Observer) - RALEIGH, N.C. - House Democrats on Wednesday promoted two bills they say will ensure that schools get as much money as possible from the state lottery.

House Bills Don't Disclose Pet Projects Sponsors (WCCO Minneapolis/St. Paul) - Just two weeks after the House passed a reform bill requiring lawmakers to attach their names to pet projects, GOP leaders are advancing spending bills containing billions of dollars in such parochial "earmarks" whose sponsors remain anonymous. More Politics News More U.S. And World News

CUT YOUR UTILITY BILLS | JAMES DULLEY: Put chimney on spring's to-do list (The Charlotte Observer) - Q. I used my fireplace often last winter to lower my heating bills. I know a brick chimney should be cleaned now and then, but what other springtime work is recommended? Can I do the work myself?

Insurance Bills Awaiting Action by Hawaii's Governor (Insurance Journal) - Several insurance-related bills in Hawaii -- including measures involving workers compensation, auto insurance claims and privacy -- have been approved by the Legislature and are awaiting action by th

Sewage plant fixes will raise bills (Detroit News) - NEW BALTIMORE -- Planned improvements to New Baltimore's wastewater treatment plant will increase the plant's capacity and help reduce pollution while raising residents' water bills at least $18 per month, officials say.