Census Controversy Over Long Form Privacy and Law
Boswell resists the long form citing personal data and a $100 fine. Census officials defend confidentiality and government use, while local leaders say the long form questions serve grants and program planning. Critics compare the scope to Orwellian Big Brother.
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Internet taxes extension eyed by federal commission
A federal advisory panel signals readiness to back a five year extension of the current moratorium on new Internet taxes. Debate continues over whether state sales taxes should apply to e commerce as the 19 member group meets in Dallas to discuss extending the freeze past October 2001.
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Microsoft Career Night Opens Doors to IT Careers
Microsoft hosts an evening seminar on certification tracks for fast growing information technology roles. Training experts provide details on paths to high tech industry careers. Free event. register by calling 803.758.5322 or 1-800-290-4824 or emailing mbagley ikon.com.
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Clinton offers modest reforms and quiet diplomacy on oil
President Clinton in his weekly radio address urged patience on high fuel prices and outlined modest proposals. He vetoed tapping the strategic reserve, preferring quiet diplomacy with oil nations and plans for a Northeast heating oil reserve and tax incentives for conservation and domestic production. Energy Secretary Richardson will visit Nigeria, Indonesia, Algeria and the UAE to press for increased output ahead of Vienna talks.
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Roth urges repeal of Social Security earnings limit
In a radio address Sen. William Roth argues the earnings limit on Social Security should be repealed. He says removing the cap will help aging workers and boost living standards as the labor market tightens. The earnings limit deducts benefits for earnings above 17000 up to age 70, a rule set 65 years ago. The Senate plans to vote next week, and Clinton supports passage.
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