Administration tax plan stirs mixed GOP and Dem reaction
White House sales pitch on the 674 billion tax package faces skepticism from Senate Republicans and Democrats who warn of rising deficits. Proponents cite growth and dividend elimination, while critics say gains skew to the wealthy and deficits worsen.
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Albright North Korea visit recalled in shifting views
Washington recounts Madeleine Albright’s October 2000 trip to North Korea as a hopeful effort to curb missile programs in exchange for economic benefits. Critics note North Korea later pursued uranium weapons while Bush pressured restraint. Wendy Sherman recalls the trip’s aim to deter missiles and secure concessions.
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Foundation to Give Cash to Public Radio
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation will provide 14 million dollars to National Public Radio. Ten million funds NPR news and public affairs at its 714 stations while four million goes to an endowment for long term financial stability and innovation. The grant aims to build reserves to support NPR’s mission and operations.
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Frist backs renomination of Pickering to federal appeals court
Senator Frist said he supports President Bush's renomination of Mississippi judge Charles Pickering to the federal appeals court, despite Democrats opposing his prior nomination. Frist argued Pickering was well qualified and deserved a fair hearing, while Senate Democrats and Tom Daschle vowed to fight the bid, citing civil rights concerns and past political controversy.
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