S&L Bailout Moves Toward Final Congressional Passage
The House approved the bailout 221-199 with its financing plan, while the Senate balked and fell short of the 60 votes under Gramm Rudman. A conference accepted a compromise to raise 20 billion this year and 30 billion off budget for 1990 1991. Regulator restructuring shifts duties to Treasury and FDIC as the White House and Democrats clash over taxpayer costs.
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West Virginia dropout law prompts national push
West Virginia lawmakers linked a driver’s license rule to school attendance cutting dropout rates by 30 percent. The plan requires under 18 students to stay in school or risk license revocation after 10 consecutive days or 15 unexcused absences. Supporters cite similar moves in Florida Texas and Wisconsin and urge Congress to consider a national bill. Critics say the rule harms families like Michael Means whose wife is pregnant and cannot drive to work or to hospital.
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Thurmond Hollings campaign funds reported for Jan to June
The Thurmond committee shows receipts of 195,478 from individuals and 171,050 from PACs for the period, with 135,750 from PACs and 29,200 from individuals noted by Hollings spokesman John Patterson. Disbursements totaled 42,696, cash on hand 312,102 as of June 30.
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Prisoner reprieve for held American amid Middle East talks
The Hezbollah linked group granted a reprieve for Cicippio minutes before a planned execution. White House officials called the development encouraging but stressed ongoing concern for all held captives. Iran’s Rafsanjani faced questions over mediation while Beirut sources linked Iranian pressure to spare Cicippio.
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Higgins Believed Dead Before Hanging, Says Forensic Experts
Forensic specialists Dr. Michael Baden and Dr. Werner Spitz concluded Higgins was dead days or weeks before the hanging. They described signs of mummification and sunken facial areas, suggesting death prior to the execution. Administration officials echoed the view, noting inconsistencies with a recent hanging.
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Wayne State University
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