Bush budget stance seen harming GOP candidates
Washington analysts warn that media focus on President Bush’s budget favors the wealthy and could erode Republican support ahead of the midterm elections. Polls show a drop in approval and a sense the country is heading in the wrong direction, while experts call Bush’s tax approach a misread opening for Democrats.
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Farm panels clash over farm bill options and budgets
Western wheat and Southern soybean groups may oppose the farm bill as proposed cuts limit crop options. The House Agriculture Committee wrestled all afternoon and evening using OMB versus CBO estimates to set savings. Secretary Yeutter backed OMB figures and warned of possible 1990 farm bill changes if GATT talks fail, as negotiations aim for a five year bill around 40 billion dollars.
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Iowa
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Read my hips Bush signals tax stance amid budget talks
Congress grapples with a $500 billion five year deficit cut as committees aim for a budget plan. President Bush deflects questions on capital gains tax cuts while House and Senate panels propose tax changes including new levies on luxury planes and petroleum products.
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Texas
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Co workers donate sick leave to city employee after injury
Butch Chesmore a 23 year city landfill worker and heavy equipment operator is out of work after a September accident. Ten co workers signed an agreement to donate 519 hours of sick leave about 65 days to help Chesmore who cannot return to work until November 7.
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Chesmores
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Don Canney
Iowa
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Farmstead to reopen Albert Lea plant with 8 dollar hourly pay
Farmstead plans to reopen its Albert Lea plant with an $8 per hour wage plus 50 cents per hour toward an ESOP. Operation is slated for the week of Oct 22, employing 600 to 700 in the first month from a preclosure staff of 1,200. Plant to produce pork and lamb under Farmstead Trimcut and Old Fashioned labels within a 600 mile radius. Financing totals include 16 million revolver, six million loan, five million equity, and 3.9 million local support. Cedar Rapids plant sale negotiations continue with potential bulk sale or piecemeal teardown if no buyer by December.
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