Senate votes to correct tax errors amid wary House talks
The Senate approved a tax correction bill 87 to 1, as negotiators begin drafting a compromise with the House package. It would raise about 3 billion in three years, matching new revenue with no net budget impact, while the House plan totals 7.1 billion but includes business accounting changes and stock-ownership deduction limits. The measure also adds a taxpayer bill of rights and sets audit protections, with further votes on poverty and drug treatment proposals.
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Discovery crew notes space shuttle era extends after Challenger
Discovery commander Frederick Hauck retires from active astronauts while crew members Richard Covey George Nelson David Hilmers and John Lounge express readiness for another mission The group credits the mission with removing the Challenger specter and notes a safer program and continued ambitions despite the disaster memories Their postflight news conference includes home movies of the mission and a light moment with space marbles using M and M candies
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Mike
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Towns look at consolidation in Leaf River Mount Morris vote
More than 90 Leaf River residents gathered to learn how consolidation with Mount Morris would work. Concerns centered on at large school board elections and potential loss of Leaf River identity, with fears of higher taxes and debt. Procon debates noted Mount Morris higher education quality and lower tax rate due to valuation. A public meeting was sponsored by Leaf River Lions Club as the district plans another session ahead of the November 8 referendum.
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Mount Morris Community Unit School District
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Lee County approves draft budget with 5 percent cuts
Lee County Finance Committee endorses an 8.15 million dollar draft budget with five percent departmental cuts and a six percent salary-line reduction plan. It aims to address budgeting challenges without reducing employees' salaries, pending full board approval next Tuesday.
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Dixon Chamber Banquet Tickets Available for Citizen of the Year
Limited tickets remain for the seventh annual Dixon Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year banquet on October 20 at Brandywine Inn. Olympic champion Bill Toomey will keynote, discuss the Olympic movement, and share Seoul 1988 slides. Citizen of the Year to be announced. Tickets are $15. call 284-3361. Cocktail hour at 6 p.m. dinner at 7 p.m. Seating is limited.
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United States Olympic Committee
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