Congress moves to reform itself

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Congress is taking stronger initiative to reform its excessive spending and unethical behavior. The Joint Committee on the Organization of Congress has conducted 25 public hearings and is reviewing reform proposals, while House Democrats have approved a 25% legislative budget reduction.

United States. Congress, Reform

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How business-friendly are the candidates?

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Bob Dole has been a deficit hawk and has promoted capital-gains tax cuts and other pro-business policies. Clinton proposes modest tax cuts but has not ruled out tax increases in the future. The candidates' positions on regulation, labor policy, entitlements, and trade are discussed.

Clinton, Bill, Economic policy, Presidential candidates, Dole, Bob

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Making PACs work for business

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Many state legislatures are still controlled by legislators whose allegiances are to organized labor, teachers organizations, or trial lawyers. Businesses can use political action committees to help create a more pro-business environment in state legislatures.

Usage, Political aspects, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Business enterprises, Legislative bodies, Political action committees

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