1.   Congress is exploring different solutions to the funding problem, including a boost in Social Security taxes and cuts in benefits.

2.   Japanese stocks rallied for a sixth day on optimism there may be another economic stimulus package, to include a boost in public works spending.

3.   State assistance also included a boost from the Intellectual Capital Partnership Program, which trains people at nearby Columbus State for jobs at Total System.

4.   Other actions include passage of stalled land-reform and budget laws as well as various tax increases, including a boost in sales taxes.

5.   Republicans blame Democratic efforts to increase spending, including boosts won while President Clinton was in office.

6.   US officials had brought along fresh proposals including a boost in airport security and improvements in marking and tracing explosives.