S L Proposal Sparks GOP Opposition Amid Bailout Debate
In Washington liberal Democrats move to require S&L owners to inject $6.4 billion more in capital as a condition of the $143 billion bailout. Rep Henry Hyde chairs an amendment likely to derail Bush's plan as lawmakers decide which of 109 amendments to take up. The debate centers on financing the government share with long term capital bonds costing about $4.5 billion in interest over three years.
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Bill cuts tax penalties praised by IRS leader
A bill drafted mainly by Rep. J J Pickle seeks to slash IRS penalties from about 150 to far fewer, arguing penalties should spur compliance rather than raise revenue. Witnesses urged changes, but the measure aims to reduce duplicative and punitive penalties while preserving enforcement goals.
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