Democrats plan to leave five seats empty for Bush address
Democrats on Tuesday plan to leave five House seats vacant during President Bushs address to Congress to press for statistical sampling in the 2000 census. Rep. Carolyn Maloney says about 3 million people were undercounted, potentially adding five seats. Supporters argue for an adjustment to better reflect minority counts, while opponents fear errors and constitutional limits.
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Bush to unveil budget plan amid education and tax cut push
President Bush intends to outline a budget plan aiming to fund education and conservation while pursuing a $2 trillion debt reduction over ten years. He will advocate Social Security protections, propose a 1.6 trillion tax cut over ten years, and back outside expert input on reform. Bush travels to five states to promote the plan as Senate leaders urge meticulous passage.
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Poll shows support for targeted tax cut over Bush plan
An ABC News Washington Post poll finds 55 percent favor a smaller targeted tax cut for middle and lower income groups, while just over 40 percent prefer the Bush administration's $1.6 trillion across the board plan. Voters split on budget balance, Social Security and education funding, with 55 percent approving Bush's job performance.
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Consumer confidence sinks to 1996 low in February
The Conference Board says the Consumer Confidence Index fell to 106.8 in February from 115.7 in January, marking a fifth straight monthly decline to its lowest since June 1996. Lynn Franco cites weak employment and business outlook as the driver while noting potential for moderate growth amid overall economic stress. Additional reports show January orders for big-ticket factory goods dropping to a 19 month low and new home sales plunging 10.9 percent, the largest decline in seven years.
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County housing inspections debated by Finney County officials
Livingston cites a 1990 Ford Foundation report urging preclusion of more mobile home parks as affordable housing shortfalls push residents to less desirable areas. Commissioners weigh city versus county inspection by 2002, while residents push for stricter housing standards and a county department.
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Supreme Court defends EPA clean air standard process
The Supreme Court unanimously upheld the way the EPA sets national air quality standards, ruling cost considerations need not factor into the standards. Justices said the Clean Air Act requires protecting public health with safety margins, rejecting industry arguments that costs drive limits. The ruling preserves EPA power on ozone and soot standards while deeming EPA ozone rule implementation guidance unlawful.
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