Campaign promises face budget reality in early future political debate
The piece outlines Obama Clinton and McCain proposals amid looming deficits over 400 billion and rising Medicare Social Security costs. It notes the difficulty of delivering pledges such as Social Security payroll tax rebates retirement saving credits and corporate tax cuts against a backdrop of fiscal limits and baby boom retirements.
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O Socrateur
Washington
Barack Obama
Hillary Clinton
John McCain
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Obama
Clinton
Nader enters 2008 race as independent candidate
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader announced his bid for president as an independent. He argued his campaign would press issues ignored by the two major parties and noted his past runs, including 2000 when he won 2.7 percent of the vote and over 97,000 Florida ballots.
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Florida
al Gore
George W. Bush
Nader
Europe
Canada
Raul Castro assumes Cuba presidency amid cautious reform talk
Raul Castro steps into the Cuban presidency as Fidel retires. New leaders include generals hardened by potential U S invasion and ideologues opposing capitalism. He hints at peso revaluation, while pledging gradual change to avoid shock. Government salaries remain far below basic needs.
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Havana
Raul Castro
Fidel
Cuba
U.S
Fidel Castro
Iowa House Goes Paperless to Cut Desk Clutter
More than a quarter of Iowa House members reject paper in favor of digital updates. Rep Elesha Gayman says the morning packet is a nuisance and overwhelming. Reps Wenthe and Lukan report at least a third less desk paper, while mail from constituents and lobbyists continues.
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Gazette
ES Moines
Iowa House
House Journal
Elesha Gayman
D-Davenport
Gayman
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D-Hawkeye
Steve Lukan
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Lukan
Joan Skeffinton
Waukee
Iowa House of Representatives
Joyce Hendryx
Des Moines
House
Capitol
Feng shui makeover at McDonalds shifts dining vibe in Hacienda Heights
In Hacienda Heights California the local McDonald’s redesigned with feng shui elements replacing plastic furniture and red yellow branding. Leather seats earth tones bamboo plants and water features aim to promote health harmony and prosperity for diners.
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Feng shui features in suburban Los Angeles McDonald’s
The McDonald’s in a Los Angeles area suburb uses feng shui elements including fire as a red accent, water with wave motifs on walls, and metal accents throughout the interior.
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McDonald’s
Los Angeles
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