Charities warn estate tax cut would hurt giving
Scripps Howard News Service reports charity leaders and fundraisers warn that eliminating the federal estate tax under Bush’s tax cut plan could depress charitable gifts. Minnesota and California officials cite potential losses to hospitals, colleges, arts, and community programs while supporters argue current law already aids large gifts and itemized deductions.
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Bush race outreach and estate tax debate shape politics
White House efforts to broaden minority support include meetings with black lawmakers and plans to send a delegation to Africa. Critics note tensions over racial profiling and the GOP’s inclusivity. Separately, debate on estate tax focuses on relief for families and the windfall effects of repealing the tax.
Controversies Stir as Bush Faces Clinton Pardons Fallout
The article notes rising political trouble for President Bush as polls show one third want more information about his stance. It cites Andrew Kohut and Pew Center data criticizing tax cuts for the wealthy and highlights White House reaction to Clinton pardon headlines and a steady public approval around 43 percent.
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Delaware Stat to retain black officers on force
Delaware State Police staffing shows little change in black troopers over three years. The force grew 13 percent to 594 officers by January 1990, with minorities making up just over 13 percent. State statistics note only two more black troopers after recent hires.
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Delaware police face minority outreach challenge says college official
Howard Pinder director of the annual Justice Program at Delaware Technical and Community College notes minority students feel state police are unwelcoming. He recalls two qualified black applicants blocked by state police who later joined other departments on the test. Activists and lawmakers press the force to boost minority recruitment while expanding outreach efforts.
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States push marriage education to curb divorce epidemic
Governor Keating unveiled a 19 million plan to cut Oklahoma divorce rates, while Utah formed a 1998 commission promoting high school marriage classes. Florida and New Mexico explored similar bills, aiming to keep families together amid a broader so called marriage renaissance.
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Lawmakers clash on registration fee hikes to fund EMS
Frederick County debate centers on raising vehicle registration fines to bolster EMS funding. Stakeholders include Paul Stull and Delegate David Brinkley, with concerns for fixed incomes and revenue adequacy. A state report cites a 5.6 billion deficit in the next fiscal year, spurring talks across Prince George’s and surrounding counties.
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