Obama eyes end of top tax cuts to aid economy
President Obama urged ending the Bush tax cuts for earners over 250000 while preserving relief for others. He argued the economy is recovering slowly and warned that funding key programs would suffer if top-rate cuts remain. A small business owner challenged the plan, saying it would choke job creation.
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Obama Air Force One costs and campaign travel scrutiny
The piece examines the 56 000 per hour operating cost of Air Force One and how campaign related travel raises questions of official versus political use. It notes White House practice of following the law and cites officials about reimbursement and official duties during Obama Iowa visit coverage.
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Grassley Leads Conlin By Double Digits In Rasmussen Poll
The Rasmussen poll of 500 likely voters from Sept. 23 shows Senator Chuck Grassley ahead of Roxanne Conlin 55 to 37 percent, with Grassley maintaining a double‑digit margin since February. Conlin asserts narrowing margins as election nears and notes Democratic absentees, while Grassley campaign aides monitor Conlin’s efforts with nightly tracking polls.
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