Bush trims tax cut aim to 550 billion over ten years
President Bush signaled acceptance of tax cuts totaling 550 billion dollars over a decade, down from 726 billion but above Senate backing of 350 billion. He argued the cuts are needed to stimulate a sluggish economy while facing Republican and Democratic resistance in Congress.
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South Carolina
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Sen
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Louisiana
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Texas House Budget Debate Divides Over Aid for Needy Texans
The Texas House reopened a heated debate on a 58.6 billion budget as Democrats push to restore funds for poor children and the disabled. Republicans blocked many amendments, with $524 million moved from Medicaid to the Texas Education Agency to support teacher health insurance and textbooks. Craddick defended cuts as necessary in lean times, while critics warned the plan harms 17,000 pregnant women, 56,000 elderly and disabled, and 275,000 CHIP children.
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Ort Worth
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Galveston
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Houston
Joe Pickett
D-E
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Texas Historical Commission
Bob Kafka
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Texas Senate
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Courthouses vs People Amendments on Budget Failures
In Texas budget talks lawmakers rejected proposed shifts from the Courthouse Preservation Project to restore in home and family services for disabled Texans. Rep. Eiland led a failed amendment transferring 10 million dollars, while supporters argued courthouse restorations boost heritage tourism and the economy. Dozens of courthouses are under restoration as critics urge protecting services for thousands of disabled Texans.
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Texas Historical Commission
Bob Kafka
ADAPT
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