Kasich Plan Uses Social Security Funds for Tax Cuts
The House Republican plan by Rep. John Kasich would shore up Social Security while using tens of billions in Social Security trust fund interest to finance a large election year tax cut. Critics warn the move echoes 1986 when Democrats used Social Security as a weapon. Senator Pete Domenici criticizes the tactic as spending Social Security to cut taxes.
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GOP moderates seek House control amid poll on voters
The GOP Leadership Council commissioned a poll in 77 competitive districts finding undecided voters may back Democrats if Republicans appear too extreme. Pollster Kieran Mooney says the center of the electorate is both the problem and opportunity, urging focus on education and economic plans over social issues.
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Democrats warming to Social Security critique in Albuquerque
President Clinton visits Albuquerque for the Great Social Security Debate as Democrats signal openness to reform messaging. He argues fortifying Social Security is a constructive issue, framing the party as embracing change and new ideas.
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Weston’s Cat Killings and Capitol Attack Prelude
A family recounts Russell Weston Jr’s disturbing behavior before the Capitol assault showing delusions of government plots and a spree of cat killings. The report links his farm life near Waterloo to the day he walked into the Washington building, amid later DOJ data on workplace violence declines and top risky jobs.
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Heartbroken parent holds firm on death penalty view
VALMEYER Illinois Russell Weston Sr. remains steadfast in supporting the death penalty despite his son facing potential execution for the shootings of two Capitol police officers. He says he loves his son but believes the act was horrific and that justice should stand, while his family seeks mental health treatment for Rusty Weston.
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Gun Rampage Sparks Debate On Law And Ballistics
Washington report notes that federal law allowed Russell E Weston Jr to possess a gun before he took one from a relative. Activists from both sides of the gun control debate say no law could have stopped his rampage and question the effectiveness of more gun laws. Bob Walker of Handgun Control Inc. weighs in with skepticism about new legislation.
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Capitol Visitors Center gains new support after attack
Security concerns at the Capitol drive revived plans for an underground visitors center to screen tourists far from the building. The project, once shelved at 71 million dollars in 1991, now carries about 125 million. Senate Republicans led by Trent Lott and Nickles, along with Capitol Police Chief Abrecht, pushed the plan over the weekend.
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Woman shot in Chantilly recovers at home
Angela M. Dickerson, 23, who was wounded in the shooting, recuperated at her Chantilly Virginia home on Sunday. She spoke of privacy while her face and shoulder injury were treated. Dickerson works as lead designer at an Ethan Allen furniture outlet.
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