Bush Dole Gephardt Clash Over Tax Plan and Government Shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Bob Dole warned of tough votes ahead as the Bush budget battles over capital gains cuts and earned income tax rates. House leaders rejected a Bush compromise and vetoed a stopgap to fund government, threatening another partial shutdown as Congress and the White House seek a five year deficit plan with tax hikes and spending cuts.
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Saddam touts new Iraqi missile with wide range
President Saddam Hussein announced Iraq has developed the al-Hijara missile capable of reaching hundreds of kilometers, enough to hit deep into Saudi Arabia where U.S. troops are deployed. A separate report notes a six month relief in the U.N. embargo is possible. Navy searches for eight missing Marines continue after debris found from a helicopter crash. Two U.S. airmen died in a Saudi jet crash. An RF4C Phantom from the Alabama Air National Guard was lost. Marines vanished over the North Arabian Sea during a training mission as searches proceed.
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Linder presses audit and state fund moves for treasurer race
Linder challenges Treas. Grady Patterson urging state ownership of about 8 billion in funds and audits every year. He accuses Patterson of heavy out of state bank investments and accepting donations from those regulated. Ray Haskett reiterates limits on donations and terms. Jackson aims to send a reform message to end voter disappointment with the General Assembly.
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City weighs trash service changes after survey results
Council director Roger LeDue reports 75 percent survey response and 70 percent favoring once a week pickups. Moving to once weekly saved about 1.15 monthly per resident, while returning to twice weekly would raise charges to about 8.50 a month. Councilwoman Beverly Clyburn urged the survey, while Radford notes many residents complain the once-a-week system caused insect and animal problems.
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