Oregon vows budget cuts after tax defeat
Gov. Ted Kulongoski warned of drastic consequences as Oregon faces $544 million in spending cuts starting May 1 after voters rejected an $800 million tax proposal 59 to 41. The plan would have funded health coverage and services while preserving key programs for children, seniors, and crime labs amid prolonged budget turmoil.
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Kerry rivals conserve energy for next week's contests
Kerry maintains lead as Edwards Clark and Dean press to extend their campaigns. Edwards and Clark target Tennessee and Virginia next Tuesday while Dean eyes Wisconsin, hoping to derail Kerry before California New York and other Super Tuesday states. Kerry's gains include 144 delegates to 66 for Edwards and 50 for Clark, with 224 pledged up for grabs across Michigan Washington Maine and other contests.
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Dean Pivots to Last-Gasp Wisconsin Bid in Wild Campaign
Supporters privately fear Dean’s chances as he presses a last-gasp bid for the February Wisconsin primary. After spending over 40 million with no wins, he faces pressure to withdraw if Washington falters, with key Democrats warning his credibility could erode without a breakthrough.
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Bush faces scrutiny over wartime leadership and Bush’s service
President Bush’s performance as commander in chief comes under pressure as a CNN USA Today poll shows voters trust Sen. John Kerry more on war decisions and fewer than half see the Iraq war as worth it. Bush amplifies investigations into prewar intelligence and Sept. 11 attacks while dodging renewed questions about his Vietnam era National Guard service.
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