Tennessee voters hopeful yet cautious after GOP sweep
In Murfreesboro and central Tennessee voters recount eight months after the Republican victory that swept two Senate seats and the governorship. Many remain hopeful but wary, unsure if party control will endure or deliver real change. Some distrust persists over events like the Foster nomination and party leadership.
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Republicans offer six Medicare principles with plan details pending
House Speaker Newt Gingrich unveiled a one page six principle Medicare framework with phrases about choice and ending waste but offered no figures on the $270 billion in savings targeted over seven years. Rep. Bill Thomas and Rep. Michael Bilirakis said detailed policy would come later, amid criticism from news organizations.
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Ideology versus reality in GOP welfare strategy
Republicans favor block grants to replace Aid to Families with Dependent Children and Medicaid, arguing for flexibility yet fearing rising welfare cases. The party faces pushback on Medicare changes and a reconciliation bill approach, as governors seek consensus while House leaders hint at fall action.
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Bob Packwood
Senate Finance Committee
House
Jim McDermott
D-Wash
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