GOP Moves to Phase Out Marriage Penalty in Tax Plan
Republicans push to end the marriage penalty and pursue a broad tax cut. Archer outlines major revisions to tax law, including capital gains relief and a national consumption tax as a long term goal. White House signals its own middle class tax relief, while downsizing Congress to cut spending.
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Larson urges Iowa to tighten drug policy and workplace testing
Iowa law changes are urged to require workplace drug testing, detain dangerous offenders upon conviction, set minimum prison terms for weapon use, and allow forfeiture of drug dealers homes. Larson cites employed drug users in state treatment and seeks funding for a statewide drug-free workplace program amid rising crack trafficking and gun violence in Eastern Iowa.
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Specter to visit Iowa as 1996 GOP race grows
Sen. Arlen Specter plans a presidential exploratory stop in Des Moines Monday and attends a public breakfast in Cedar Rapids at 8 a.m. Wednesday. GOP officials say Bob Dole holds an early edge due to long standing Midwest ties and fundraising activity, while noting the race in Iowa will be highly competitive and open.
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