Bush presses for bipartisan tax plan amid divided Congress
President Bush argued for a $1.6 trillion tax cut in a joint session as Democrats weigh broader relief. He urged bipartisanship while defending the size of his package, noting debt repayment and Medicare funding as competing priorities. Senate and House leaders signaled tough negotiations ahead.
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Fire Destroys Building After Door-Breaking Rescue
A first-floor apartment door was compromised as a firefighter approached to evacuate residents. Firefighters checked all three floors, forced entry where doors were closed, and saved occupants while the building burned and was deemed a total loss. Residents recall the urgency and fear amid the blaze. One mother-to-be learned her baby boy is due soon as she faced the disaster and scouted soaked, ruined belongings.
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Bush outlines tax cuts and Social Security overhaul plan
President Bush argues tax cuts will boost a sluggish economy and reduce deficits. He proposes a presidential commission on Social Security, personal savings accounts for younger workers, and ending racial profiling. He also seeks modest increases in Social Security Medicare and discretionary spending, while urging a limited but active government.
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Gun sale ban may reduce new arrests in California
A 1990 California law banning handgun sales to felons and certain misdemeanants is linked to lower future arrests for gun related or violent crime. A JAMA study finds legal buyers before 1991 faced fewer arrests than those barred by the law, with expert commentary noting broader state and national bans exist.
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Elyria considers multiple sites for new high school
City discussion centers on downtown site near East Broad and East Bridge streets and other options including Sixth Street current campus and land near Ely Stadium. Grace argues traffic manageable with four lane roads, envisions stadium or auditorium downtown, while soccer and baseball may be problematic. School board adopts wait and see while consultants compare options and seek community input in April.
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Elyria Democrat Chairman Szekely Corrected Spelling
A reporter's error mis spelled Elyria Democratic Party Chairman Michael Szekely. the correct surname is Szekely as used in official communications. John Doe party secretary confirms the correction to avoid further confusion.
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