Bush blames Reid for bill's failure

President Bush blamed Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid yesterday for blocking compromise immigration legislation. The bill, which would offer eventual citizenship to millions of illegal immigrants, fell victim Friday to internal disputes in both parties. Bush said Reid, a Democrat from Nevada, refused to permit votes on Republican-backed amendments, but Reid said the compromise bid failed because Republicans would not stand up to the ''extreme right wing" of their party. (AP)

The criminal investigation of Jack Abramoff and his Washington lobbying activities has expanded to include many spouses and other relatives of the central subjects, The New York Times reported in today's editions, citing lawyers familiar with the investigation. Family members of several lawmakers and lobbyists have faced subpoenas for records and FBI interviews, although none has been charged. Abramoff was sentenced to prison last month after pleading guilty to fraud.

COLORADO

DENVER -- The executive board of the city's mass transit system approved a new labor contract yesterday, clearing the way for all bus and train service to resume tomorrow morning. Striking bus drivers, train operators, and mechanics had overwhelmingly approved the contract Friday. Among other provisions, workers will get a wage increase of $1.80 an hour over three years. (AP)

ILLINOIS

CHICAGO -- The Boeing Co. agreed to pay $15 million to settle federal allegations that it broke the law by selling commercial planes equipped with a computer chip that has military applications. It is among the largest fines ever for an Arms Control Export Act violation. The government found Boeing shipped 94 such jets overseas from 2000 to 2003. The chip once was used in the Maverick missile guidance system. (AP)