Tax cut plan may hit middle class households hard
Democratic staff warn the proposed tax cut with 500 per child and college credits could be eroded by the alternative minimum tax AMT. They estimate at least 2 million taxpayers would lose part or all of the 504 child credit by 2002. The AMT, unadjusted for inflation, could pull middle income families into higher tax, despite promised breaks. Experts say many may need an accountant to navigate the new rules.
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New Columbia/HCA chooses Frist as leader amid probe
Thomas Frist Jr named chairman and chief executive of Columbia/HCA Health Care Corp, replacing ousted executives as federal investigations into Medicare and Medicaid fraud widen. Frist vows a service orientation and to bring in outside resources to uncover facts and address concerns.
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Pair arrested for smuggling workers Cutcaco (Ar)
Two deaf Mexican nationals were arrested and charged with conspiring to smuggle deaf Mexicans into the United States and force them to sell trinkets in Chicago. They are linked to an operation in New York with $1 million yearly takings, investigators say.
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