Ray outlines Iowa plan for health care reform
Ray favors building on the current system and allowing employers to provide coverage or pay a 3 to 7 percent tax into a commission administered system that would determine coverage for the uninsured. He endorses cost control via a physician and hospital fee schedule and reforms to slow big margins in the insurance industry.
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Bush proposes tax cuts to boost take home pay and economy
President Bush pledges tax reductions expected to raise take home pay by 175 dollars for single filers and over 600 dollars for two income families, with credits for first time homebuyers, expanded exemptions, IRA withdrawals for homes, and lower capital gains taxes. Domestic programs would be frozen. health insurance credits possible.
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Foley Democrats pledge to stand ground on economic change
Foley vows fundamental changes including national health insurance. He criticizes Reagan era policies and calls for tax fairness, targeting the wealthiest citizens to fund a middle class tax cut. He backs health reform and civil rights while urging bold action.
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Bush State of the Union draws mixed notes from Iowa lawmakers
Iowa lawmakers react to the State of the Union with mixed praise and critique. Jim Nussle hails a triple for Bush while Tom Harkin notes limited impact from New Hampshire. Jim Leach calls it solid and common sense, and others say it aligns with tax cuts and growth incentives but remains partisan.
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