President Bush Promotes Health Care Plan Amid Election Drive
President Bush outlines election-year proposals to curb rising health care costs and address America 43 million uninsured. The plan includes limiting malpractice awards, using technology to reduce errors, refundable tax credits for low-income buyers, and tax deductions to support high-deductible health plans. It aims to ease insurance access for the uninsured.
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Bush budgets 2005 ahead as Congress approves 2004 record
President Bush rolls out the 2005 budget days after Congress closes 2004 with broad support for his aims. He wins tax cuts, Medicare prescription drug benefits, and Iraq Afghanistan funding while keeping overall spending in line, aided by a friendly GOP Congress.
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Pentagon plans spring offensive in Afghanistan
The Pentagon readies a spring offensive in Afghanistan aimed at disrupting the al Qaida network. Officials say no extra troops are mandated yet, with about 11,000 U.S. personnel still deployed. Possible cross border action toward Pakistan surface as a next step if needed. Officials aim to intensify operations to hinder the terrorist network and pursue Osama bin Laden this year.
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Telemarketers Must Display Caller ID Names Under FTC Rules
The Federal Trade Commission now requires telemarketers to reveal their names on Caller ID starting today. Calls must show the company name or firm and a toll free or business hours phone number for opt outs. The do not call registry, activated last October, lists 56.3 million numbers and should reduce calls by April.
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Red Cross Faces Fund Shortfall Amid Disaster Strains
American Red Cross disaster fund runs deficit after a year of decreased contributions and major disasters in 2003 including wildfires mudslides the Northeast blackout Isabel and about 500 tornadoes. President Evans warned the fund may go deeply in the red without new donations though the group will continue responding to fires and emergencies. The Red Cross appeals for more corporate gifts and urges donors to fund the general Disaster Relief Fund rather than earmarked emergencies.
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