GOP plays fiscal football with balanced budget talks
Detroit News argues Republicans keep aiming for a balanced budget while Democrats block final agreement. It likens GOP leaders to Charlie Brown as negotiations stall over taxes and spending, suggesting no immediate tax cuts or fiscal rectitude will occur.
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Clinton plan seeks firmer IRS management control
The administration proposes a five part package to reform the IRS including a new commissioner with strong organizational skills, more flexibility to move senior staff and hire outside experts. It would place direct Treasury control over IRS management with a senior board to oversee governance and modernization and an outside advisory panel to guide policy.
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Privatize to save Social Security
Daniel J. Mitchell of The Heritage Foundation argues privatization as the remedy for Social Security's funding crisis. He cites rising payroll taxes, vested benefits, and the superior long term returns of private accounts in other nations, urging cautious but decisive reform.
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Gore Faces Fundraising Fallout Dimly Shadowing 2000 Race
White House concerns over Al Gore's China visit are eclipsed by the ongoing fund raising disclosures tied to Bill Clinton. The article notes Gore's shaky standing, calls into question his past squeaky clean image, and weighs future challenges from Gephardt and Senate members for the 2000 Democratic nomination.
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Independent counsels and justice in Washington debate
Letter writers condemn the use of independent counsels in cases involving the DNC and President Clinton, arguing foreign contributions and political fundraising on federal property violate law. They caution about expanding laws and privacy concerns, urging brief letters with verifiable contact details for publication.
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