Taxes Loom As Budget Hurdle For GOP Leaders
Congressional Republicans confront major policy gaps as they draft a compromise balanced budget plan for next month. Defense, Medicare, Medicaid and other programs spark deep rifts while tax cuts and their size dominate the debate between party factions.
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Foster Nomination Builds Momentum in Senate Fight
Henry Foster’s surgeon general nomination wins a tight committee vote 9-7 with three Republicans ready to support ending a filibuster. Clinton urges his day in court as Gramm vows continued opposition. Frist leans in, praising Foster’s qualifications over politics.
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Defense Loses Bid in O J Simpson Case
Lawyers failed to force a voir dire ruling to present Simpson innocence claim without cross-examination risk. A 71 year old black woman juror replaced a white juror amid racial tensions from last month. A police witness statement about an airtight alibi was not admitted, despite defense claims of insider knowledge from police.
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Weather Outlook Today With Mild High Near Ninety
Partly cloudy conditions with a 20 percent chance of isolated afternoon showers. The day will see a high around 90 degrees and a low in the midrange, with improving evening skies.
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