[xrp]

Well, there are some that are saying that the Senate and the President are "playing nice" right now, so they can look compassionate and try to solidify control of the Senate in 2004 with 60 seats and Bush win the Presidency for 2005-2009. Republicans might be a little more secure with their standing in the House, so they let the House do the dirty work.

[DoughtyOne]

Agreed.