Democrats push further in tax overhaul debate
Washington Democrats join Republicans in outlining tax reform ideas as Congress nears return. Dick Gephardt and Edward Kennedy back reforms, with Kennedy proposing a postcard tax return and Social Security payroll tax overhaul, while Gephardt favors a simplified 10 percent postcard return with most deductions removed.
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Iran president calls for US dialogue in potential shift
Iran's new president Mohammad Khatami urged Sunday for a dialogue with the American people, signaling a possible thaw in ties with the United States, long denounced as "The Great Satan" by predecessors. The move seeks to reduce clerical influence and steer Iran toward moderation, reported ahead of page 3A.
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Single mom finds Christmas help and a new home
Tricia Vender, unemployed and facing eviction, moves into a larger house with her three children JaNessa Kam il Nolen and enrolls them in a Children Learning Center. Mother to Mother volunteers support pairs aid her as she lands a home health worker job and secures affordable rent. Tammy Steeples, a support mom, hails Vender’s perseverance and community backing.
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Children for Hire Part I A look at child labor in the U S
An Associated Press series opens with a portrayal of a young Ohio field worker. The piece questions whether this is true childhood as the child sweats in the soil. The description emphasizes the sun harshness and the child's appearance while gloves shield small hands.
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