Budget Debate Opens as Darman Signals Negotiations
Budget Director Richard Darman opened the fiscal fight with a conciliatory tone, predicting a posturing phase in Congress before serious talks over Bush's spending bill begin. He stated taxes would not be on the table, except that some lawmakers favor capital gains tax changes for wealthy earners. The piece also covers Washington politics and ongoing budget standoff dynamics.
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Pets Lost In Blaze At Ridge Road Home
Firefighters worked a furnace related blaze at 7094 S Ridge Road between Dixon and Grand Detour. No occupants were home but several pets perished. Dixon Rural Firefighters were aided by Oregon Grand Detour Nachusa and Dixon City departments. Insurance report pending.
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Bush stands by Tower amid confirmation still pending
White House chief of staff John Sununu reiterates President Bush’s full backing for Defense Secretary-designate John Tower. He says Tower will be vindicated when Senate hearings conclude and ultimately confirmed despite ongoing misconduct allegations.
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Snowstorm over for now in Dixon after light snowfall
Dixonites expected up to six inches of snow by this afternoon but only 2.5 inches fell Sunday night. National Weather Service says the system moved east and no additional accumulations are expected tonight or Tuesday. Skies remain mostly cloudy with a light rain or flurry chance and temperatures in the low 20s. City and county crews were out early clearing streets and warn of slick spots.
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Court delays Norths trial in Iran Contra case
WASHINGTON United Press International The judge in the Iran Contra case again sent the North jury home delaying Oliver N orth s 12 count felony trial over a Supreme Court stay. A 1 30 p m Tuesday hearing was scheduled to review a sealed proposal to protect classified data and address defence objections to further limits on releasing national security material.
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Lee Center 271 contract talks continue with brief halt
Negotiations between teachers and Lee Center Community Unit School District 271 persist after a Friday session. Superintendent Sherwood Dees says talks paused on details. another meeting will be scheduled later this month. No strike yet despite an intent filed two weeks ago. Talks span about ten months, centering on pay. Teachers seek a $1,400 annual increase over three years, while the board offers $700. Base salary target is $14,500 to align with nearby districts.
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Define the party Brown tells Denis
Washington need to define the Democratic Party in a clear concise and consistent way to win back voters lost to Republicans in the past two decades Ron Brown former Jackson campaign manager says Democrats must stop letting opponents define them He notes voters in earlier decades clearly understood what Democrats stood for and argues a self defined approach will regain support Brown is a former aide to Ted Kennedy and helped engineer Jesse Jacksons 1988 presidential bid.
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