Head Start faces tighter scrutiny under GOP led Congress
Washington reports that the 3.5 billion Head Start program, a long time pillar of poverty relief, may see tighter budgets and expanded oversight as Republicans evaluate infant and toddler expansions and potential program duplication with other federal education and child care efforts.
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Tax-cut fever grips Washington as parties chase relief
Washington political circles are abuzz over a coming middle income tax cut. Republicans push a $500 per child provision while Democrats back worker relief and President Clinton previews his plan. Analysts caution offsetting cuts and timing amid a growing deficit debate.
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