Sun, Jan 18, 2004 - Page 6 News List

Bush polishes his State of the Union speech

ELECTION SPECIAL US President George W. Bush is expected to defend the war in Iraq and will seek to allay the public's fears that his tax cuts are hurting the economy

REUTERS , WASHINGTON

Bush is not expected to propose major new tax cuts, but aides are considering tax credits for businesses that hire new workers.

In a relatively modest initiative, Bush will propose new ways to help Americans save money. His proposals include lifetime savings accounts -- for any savings purpose such as a house or college tuition -- and retirement savings accounts.

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