McCain’s Maverick Image Aims Beyond PoW Narrative
A profile of John McCain contrasting his blunt maverick persona with media scrutiny, noting his Straight Talk Express charm, long marriage to Cindy Hensley, and public episodes from the Keating Five scandal to off color jokes. The piece frames his openness as a damage control strategy amid ongoing controversy.
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Senate approves tougher bankruptcy bill with wage and tax breaks
The Senate passed a bill 83 to 14 to curb bankruptcy by forcing repayment plans for those with income to cover at least 25 percent of debts over five years. It also phases in a $6.15 minimum wage over three years, plus billions in small business tax breaks and harsher penalties for cocaine crimes. House and Senate must reconcile differences. Vice President Gore helped avert a tie on an abortion rights amendment, supporting the measure for final approval.
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Senate OKs wage boost battles await
The Senate backed a Republican bill to raise the minimum wage by $1 an hour over three years as part of a bankruptcy reform package. White House objections focus on an $18 billion five year tax cut plan mainly favoring small business. House odds uncertain with moderate GOP defections and aim to offset wage costs with tax cuts.
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