GOP delays on campaign finance reform spark California link
House Republicans plan to push key votes on campaign finance reform into June citing California Governor Pete Wilson’s concern that a vote on union dues limits could undermine a statewide ballot measure. The move follows tensions within GOP ranks as Democrats critique the Burton investigation and consider forcing Rep. Burton to recuse.
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Tax privacy law splits views in IRS hearings
Senate debates IRS abuses spotlight a privacy statute that shields taxpayer data yet hinders oversight. Critics say the rule blocks IRS response while supporters call it sound. The 6103 law remains unrevamped as hearings proceed, with questions about raids and remedies touching on future changes.
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Virginia
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CBS
Lawmakers Clash Over Privacy Law Hinder Oversight
Roth and colleagues argue privacy rules block tax investigations and limit scrutiny. Senator Moynihan voices concern over confidentiality and calls for greater transparency. Rossetti says he aims to publish more information where possible, but has not studied the issue.
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Africa turns from large families as contraception grows
A study shows African women increasingly want fewer children and contraceptives spread, with Kenya Botswana and Zimbabwe leading. Yet Africa bears 40 percent of pregnancy related deaths and 90 percent of AIDS deaths, while schooling enrollment declines threaten universal primary education.
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Population Action International
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James E. Rosen
Poll favors middle path in Israel Palestinian policy
A Washington based AP report notes that 63.7 percent of 969 American voters surveyed favor a middle course in U S policy toward Israel and the Palestinians. The poll also shows 66 percent want both sides pressured to restart peace talks. Madeleine Albright held talks in London with Netanyahu and Arafat amid a wider diplomatic push.
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Clinton Tops Mock Ballot in Boston Straw Poll
Newsweek reports in its May 11 issue that a Democratic women’s group in Boston distributed a straw ballot listing future female presidential candidates and Hillary Rodham Clinton won the mock election as a write-in, amid questions about her potential candidacy.
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