THE LIDDY FIX

MRS. DOLE FELL SHORT IN HER GIVING, SO SHE'S PAYING UP

BOB DOLE ALWAYS GETS A chuckle on the campaign trail when he complains that the flat tax would upset his wife, who has served as head of the American Red Cross, by eliminating her favorite tax break--the one for charitable giving. But this week Elizabeth Dole's relationship with the group is likely to bring an uncomfortable moment. She is expected to disclose that she didn't give as much to her own organization as she publicly promised she would, sources told TIME. She plans to write a check to the Red Cross for as much as $75,000 to make up the shortfall.

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