Senate keeps some catastrophic benefits for elderly
The Senate defeated repeal of most catastrophic illness provisions while scrapping the income based surtax. The McCain plan ends the surtax, keeps hospital coverage financed by a flat monthly fee, and caps on doctor fees and drug costs. Final vote 99 to 0 with 11 hours of debate.
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Ogle County develops waste plan amid EPA mandate
Ogle County moves to meet federal yard waste rules that will bar landfills from accepting yard debris after July 1990. A committee led by Betty Gocken will study requirements with EPA materials and draft an overall plan by 1995 aiming for 25 percent recycling. Local towns Oregon Polo Rochelle Mount Morris discuss mandates as officials seek cost estimates and possible county ordinances for composting and recycling.
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Oregon man builds military museum from vast WW II stash
John Coy, a long time collector, seeks to open a military museum in Daysville after obtaining zoning approval to convert part of his property. His trove includes 700 to 800 hats and helmets from American, German, Dutch and Soviet forces, hundreds of uniforms, flags, insignias, and Civil War era items. He plans to display items with context cards noting wars and veteran origins.
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Paychecks to Rise in 1990 Across U.S. Salaried Workers
A Wyatt Co. study of 2,200 firms shows average pay raises of 5.7 percent for 1990 for both salaried and hourly workers. Executive merit increases drop to 5.8 percent from 6.0 in 1989, while wage freezes nearly vanish. The survey spans financial services manufacturing energy government health care and education.
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Budget deal nears as cap gains tax fights loom
Senate Democrats and Republicans near a deal to pass a slim deficit reduction bill and seek a later vote on the capital gains tax cut. Leaders Mitchell and Dole described progress as open and thorough while Bush urged preserving the tax cut. debate on the reconciliation bill delayed until today with sequestration risks if not enacted by Oct. 16.
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