Democrats lay out budget and tax cut priorities
Democrats led by Dick Gephardt and Tom Daschle unveiled broad budget goals to counter Bush. They propose a smaller tax cut focused on low and middle incomes, with debt reduction, a Medicare prescription drug benefit, and education priorities, arguing surpluses should fund social programs. A GOP senator, James Jeffords, opposed Bush plan saying it is costly and does not aid low incomes enough.
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Bush Chilean-style ranch visit signals friendly start
President Bush aims to build goodwill on his first foreign trip with Mexican President Vincente Fox at a Guanajuato ranch. Talks likely to cover immigration and energy, but emphasis stays on personal ties over major policy shifts, with photo ops and a courtesy meeting with Fox's mother.
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TV executives push for uniform poll closings
TV executives urged Congress to implement a national uniform poll closing time to prevent premature calls. Lawmakers heard that declaring Florida for Gore then Bush caused voter confusion, and networks promised tighter controls and more VNS resources to improve accuracy.
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