Pace Quickens on Senate's Budget Debate Wednesday May 21, 2003 6:18am How would you rate the Bush Administration on Homeland Security/Anti-Terror efforts?  Excellent  Good  Fair  Poor  Awful disclaimer  |  results  |  more polls ___  ABC News 4 Interact  ___    • Signup for eNews Alerts    • ABC News 4 Pulse Poll    • Whats Your Opinion?    • Printable Version    • E-Mail This Story ___  Related Stories  ___ Budget Woes Lead to Pay Cuts for Inmates Senate Gives Budget Critical Second Reading Senate Rules Kill Another Tax Plan Columbia (AP) - The state Senate ( website ) has voted to eliminate the Education Oversight Committee. The 32-to-10 vote came this evening as senators debated the state's five billion dollar budget.  Supporters of the amendment say the oversight committee duplicates functions of the state Education Department. They say the move will save 1.2 million dollars.  The committee was formed to help implement the 1998 Education Accountability Act.  Senators adjourned just before 2 am this morning without giving the budget a third reading. Senators wrapped up work on nearly 400 amendments to the bill, but did not tackle state lottery spending. Senators are expected to work out a deal on lottery spending today in small committee.  This is the eighth day of debate on the budget, which normally takes only about half that time. » Find More Articles Related To This One » Search The Internet For More On This Topic Copyright 2003 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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