NCPA - Daily Policy Digest - Friday, May 23, 2003

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Daily Policy Digest
Friday, May 23, 2003

	The Thomas plan was a brilliant compromise that provided as much as one could hope for in a tax cut limited to $550 billion, says Bruce Bartlett....
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	Today's reform of the children's health insurance program can serve as a model for tomorrow's reforms of Medicaid, say experts....
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	The new tax bill will cut the top rate on dividends (now 38.6 percent) and capital gains (now 20 percent) to 15 percent....
USA TODAY

	Admissions preferences are being awarded to boys to maintain balance at a time when more girls than boys attend college....
USA TODAY

	Many state funeral regulations impede the sale of caskets online as well as the entry of new firms....
REGULATION

	Wireless companies tack on 20 percent in fees and taxes on average, according to the Wireless Consumers Alliance....
USA TODAY

	Today, both the House and Senate passed a $330 billion tax cut -- the third largest in history. The package includes a reduction in taxes on dividends and capital gains taxes. NCPA Senior Fellow Bruce Bartlett says it is one of the best tax bills in history. Click here for recent Bruce Bartlett columns on taxes.

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