Senate hearing erupts in partisan clash over Social Security plans
The Senate Finance Committee hearing on Bush's private accounts devolved into partisan fighting as Republicans and Democrats sparred over solvency. Senator Kerry faulted Bush for lacking a detailed plan and argued solvency must be addressed, while Grassley urged Democrats to present alternatives. Kerry said Congress must solve the issue, and he suggested rolling back tax cuts.
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Ohio education budget faces shortfall from weak property values
Ohio faces another education funding gap as property values likely come in lower than forecast. Senate testimony warned the state share of per pupil aid could rise by up to 100 million, with a 54 million request for intervention programs intact in year two.
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Portman nomination to Trade Representative clears panel
Senate Finance Committee approved Rob Portman to be U S Trade Representative by a unanimous voice vote but a hold by Sen Evan Bayh D Ind remains until his March trade bill gets a vote The bill seeks to overturn a 1986 ruling shielding non market economies such as China from anti subsidy laws Bayh says hold is not personal DeWine and Voinovich oppose the hold and say Portman would help enforce trade pacts including with China If confirmed Portman plans a top to bottom review of China trade issues and to redirect resources to address the 162 billion US trade deficit with China
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