Kennedy Gains Senate Support for Kennedy Nomination
Supreme Court nominee Anthony Kennedy wins backing from key Democratic senators as the confirmation process gains momentum. ABA endorsement signals broad professional approval with ABA leader Harold R. Tyler Jr presenting witness testimony. Biden contrasts Kennedy with Bork and praises his temperament. Byrd expresses confidence in Kennedy’s long tenure on the court. Humphrey remains a conservative critic.
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Biden
Bork
Gordon Humphrey
R-N.h
Congress Considers Short Term Budget Legislation
Congressional budget negotiators make progress on a mammoth spending and deficit cutting package to fund the 1988 fiscal year and resolve tax and policy fights. A short term bill would keep agencies operating through Friday while talks continue, with pressure to finish before Christmas.
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Contras Aid Deal Bans CIA Weapons Drops
Capitol negotiators craft a 5 to 6 million dollar aid package for Nicaragua’s Contras restricting CIA weapons deliveries. The plan funds food clothing medical supplies for two months while allowing humanitarian aid, and sets up a late February vote on a broader 270 million military request.
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SEC chief pushes back on insider trading cases timing
SEC Chairman David S. Ruder told a Senate subcommittee that further major insider trading cases are months away due to the complex nature of investigations involving Ivan Boesky. He acknowledged growth in market activity since 1980 while staff levels fell, and urged passage of insider trading legislation amid concerns over a tight federal budget.
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Senate Banking Securities Subcommittee
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