Tax credit fight pits Dems and GOP over working poor
Democrats argue the proposed 500 child tax credit unfairly excludes low income working families who owe no income tax while Republicans defend the plan as part of a broader tax cut package. The dispute centers on eligibility for households already benefiting from the Earned Income Tax Credit and the credit’s reach under House Senate and Clinton proposals.
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Massive oil spill in Japan near Tokyo Bay
In Japan s worst oil spill a supertanker gashed its hull near Yokohama and dumped nearly 4 million gallons of light crude. The 3 4 mile wide slick drifted toward Tokyo Bay as authorities warned it could reach coastal fishing grounds Thursday.
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Study Finds No Link Between Power Lines and Child Leukemia
The National Cancer Institute led a $45 million study in the New England Journal of Medicine, analyzing 638 children under 15 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and finding no solid evidence that living near high voltage lines increases childhood cancer risk. Researchers say any possible link is very weak, with Canada and England studies anticipated to help settle the issue.
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Airlines offer half price seats for under twos in safety push
American Airlines announces half price tickets for children two and under to curb unsafe lap seating. Parents must provide their own child seat though most automobile seats fit airline use. Safety experts warn while discounts help, continued vigilance is needed for child protection.
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Firefighter Arson Accusation Surrounds College Money Motive
WEISER Idaho AP volunteer firefighter Keith Porter 19 jailed on 11 counts of arson with 10 grass fires and a November blaze. Bail set at 10000. He says fires started last summer for college funds as rural firefighters earn 5 per hour. No injuries reported.
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