Gingrich proposes letting workers reclaim surplus for retirement
House Speaker Newt Gingrich urged using a federal budget surplus to fund tax free private retirement accounts for about 130 million workers. He framed the plan as a framework for bipartisan Social Security reform, while stressing the accounts would supplement, not replace, the current system.
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FDA approves sucralose first new sweetener in a decade
Washington reports the FDA approved sucralose, a sugar derived sweetener about 600 times sweeter than sugar with no calories. It passes through the body and heats without losing flavor. McNeil Specialty Products expects broad use in sodas, baked goods, cake mixes and tabletop packets within two years.
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Lexus and Cadillac Main Dependable Cars of 1993
Lexus leads the annual J.D. Power dependability study for five year old models with Cadillac second. Luxury brands fill seven of the top ten, with four Lexus models and Cadillac DeVille in the top five. The survey spans 54 vehicles from 35 makes, based on 28,000 owner surveys of 1993 models.
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Bombers under budget pressure face talk of a B-3 threat
Washington lawmakers and a congressional panel chair urged the Pentagon to plan a new long-range bomber within 15 years despite the battle against more B-2s. Rep. Tom Allen said any long-range planning must be very long term, noting current bomber forces are stable for now.
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Base closure plan seeks two rounds to cut bases
Defense Secretary William Cohen argues for two new base closing rounds in 2001 and 2005 to prevent cuts to weapons systems and personnel programs. He cites a prior rejection in 1999 and 2001 and requests a Pentagon base surplus report. Officials estimate each round would close about 20 bases from roughly 400 installations nationwide.
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