Politicians Tout Health Benefits Yet Silent on Tax Hike
Washington lawmakers defend a new program shielding the elderly from catastrophic illness costs while acknowledging a substantial tax rise for Medicare beneficiaries. Congress expects an average $285 per person tax in 1989 rising to $506 by 1993, with rates cleaving to Part B premiums and a target of about $33 billion over five years.
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Hoagan
Congress
J.J. Pickle
Texas
Sen
Bob Dole
R-Kain
South Baptists Fight for Control in Denomination
In San Antonio as Southern Baptists convene, fundamentalists and moderates clash over control of the SBCs vast empire. Nominees include Rev. Jerry Vines and Rev. Richard Jackson as factions wage a heated leadership battle amid a shift in trustee influence and disputes over biblical inerrancy.
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San Antonio
Texas
Southern Baptists
Southern Baptist Convention
Jerry Vines
Jacksonville
Fla
Richard Jackson
Phoenix
Ariz
Presbyterians face heavy issues on nuclear arms and Israel
Delegates of the Presbyterian Church (U S A) confront policy debates on nuclear deterrence and Israel's treatment of Palestinians. A subcommittee revised a statement urging Christians to support government aims while deeming deterrence immoral as an end in itself. A motion to delay a nuclear obedience report was defeated 4-5 and sent back for action. The subcommittee planned to resume deliberations before finalizing the report to the full committee.
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Israel
200Th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
U.S.A
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