Senate seeks bipartisan path to cut election costs
Democratic and Republican leaders in the Senate push a campaign finance reform package. They propose partial public financing for general elections with voluntary spending limits and PAC contribution controls. Supporters cite rising costs to win Senate seats, while opponents warn of high overall price increases.
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Federal day care clearing house proposed in Congress
Rep. Nancy Johnson and Rep. Cardiss Collins introduced legislation to create a federal clearing house under Health and Human Services. It would coordinate 22 federally funded day care programs and study demand, types offered, and affordability for working families.
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Prescriptions covered in health bill
A House subcommittee approved adding catastrophic health coverage and prescription drug tests to Medicare. The Energy and Commerce Health panel, chaired by Rep. Henry Waxman, voted 9-1 to advance the measure, which also eases senior nursing home spouse finances and extends home care for chronically dependent elderly. Rep. William Dannemeyer dissented.
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