Lifestyles of hopeful presidential contenders disclosed
Washington report shows top candidates disclose wealth and assets. George Bush leads with about 4 million dollars in net worth, a Kennebunkport vacation home valued at 2.2 million, and a blind trust of 1.24 million. Bush's income includes 245 911 from the trust and 200 000 in presidential salary. Clinton reports 69 500 to 84 900, from governor salary discretionary funds speech fees and investments, assets between 82 000 and 230 000.
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Public turns harsher on Bush as economy woes bite
An Associated Press poll of 1,000 adults shows 48 percent feel Bush does not deserve a second term while 38 percent vote yes. Democrats lead in which party can better handle the economy at 41 to 32. The survey followed the State of the Union and questions a Democratic opponent.
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Presidential candidates disclose earnings and assets in filings
Clinton cites a governor's salary of 35000 while noting wife Hillary's income. Harkin opens bid appealing to jobseekers, sharing his poverty roots. Tsongas and Kerrey report multi million net worths. Brown lists California land and investments. Buchanan and Duke have not filed FEC closure forms.
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Debate over capital gains tax and Bush plan
Congressional experts warn the capital gains tax cut would widen the budget deficit by 15.4 billion while the White House claims a 6 billion gain over five years to fund home buyer credits and a business incentive. Rep. Dan Rostenkowski chairs the Ways and Means Committee and questions the payoff as the panel moves toward a March 20 deadline. The Joint Committee on Taxation says the cut would reduce revenue, a long standing dispute with the Treasury.
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Court Rules That States Can't Limit Medicare Payments
A federal appeals court struck down New York State 1987 regulation that required doctors to accept less money for treating poor elderly patients under Medicaid payments. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the policy conflicts with Congress vision in enacting the Medicare Act. The decision could prompt similar challenges in about 30 states.
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