O'Neill’s quiet stance rattles markets and critics
Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill faced sharp questions on tax policy and global warming while deflecting day to day market bets. His independent approach irked some Republicans and worried Wall Street as he sought to steer policy amid volatile markets.
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Hard money limits loom in campaign finance talks
Washington observers note a 1974 law capped individual political donations at 1000 and a surged Mustang sells for 25000 today. Senate leaders McCain and Feingold push hard money caps and ban soft money, while debate over ad restrictions and timing tests the fragile coalition.
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Daschle faces risk as fundraising bill battle swells
Senate debate on campaign finance reform intensifies with Daschle hinting his support could falter if an amendment to raise hard money limits succeeds. Hagel and McCain push changes while Nickles floats compromises, as Wellstone Feinstein and others weigh public financing alternatives.
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