Estate tax repeal faces Senate vote this week
Senate Republicans aim to vote on permanently repealing the estate tax this week as opposition petals and a coalition drafts a compromise. With 2011 looming the top rate returns to 55 percent and the exemption shrinks, while farming and business groups pressure for full repeal before any deal.
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Senators seek deal to extend estate tax repeal
In 2001 laws gradually boosted the estate tax exemption and cut the top rate, with a 2011 return to 2001 levels unless Congress acts. Senators Kyl and Baucus lead talks with other peers to strike a deal while groups push for repeal and votes. IRS data show about 2 percent of decedents faced taxation in 2001.
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Bush administration sees partial release of Roberts papers
White House argues attorney client privileged memos from John Roberts should be withheld. Alberto Gonzales says requests will be case by case while Democrats push for full release. Roberts served in Reagan and George H. W. Bush administrations.
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Patriot Act renewal grows from London and Egypt bombings
Gonzales argues the bombings in London and Egypt reinforce the need to renew the Patriot Act. He notes the law helped prevent a domestic terror attack after 9 11 and cites House passage to extend it indefinitely with limited 10 year terms on roving wiretaps and records searches. The Senate panel seeks review after four years with a full Senate vote expected in fall.
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Mother and daughter clash over wearing shorts in heat
Dear Abby recounts a 14 year old who refuses shorts while her mother insists and gifts four pairs. The mother pressures the girl to wear shorts in 95 degree heat, triggering a power struggle and questions of who wins. The advisor notes the mother’s tactics heighten insecurity and suggests deeper issues beyond fashion.
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Labor Room Guests Stir Anxiety in Expectant Mother
A pregnant woman asks Dear Abby if her husband may limit labor room attendance to his mother or both mothers. Abby says the husband has no right to decide and urges the wife to tell her obstetrician her wishes so they can be respected during delivery.
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