Senators Honoraria Rise Highlight Budget Politics
The 1977 and 1984 Senate actions capped and later raised honoraria limits for speeches and public appearances. Senators earn around 75 000 dollars with raises and perks pushing some near 100 000. Critics say funds come from special interests and raise conflicts of interest.
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Senate
Congress
Drug Testing Expands as U S Firms Use Urinalysis
U S companies increasingly require urinalysis for job applicants and employees to curb drug and alcohol abuse. Tests are cited as up to 95 percent accurate with confirmatory checks, though privacy concerns persist. Critics warn of invasions of privacy and potential inaccuracies.
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Bureau of Business Practice
Peter Ueberroth
Fortune 500
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Huge Agenda Faces Congress in 1986 Session
Congress returns to a massive agenda with deep budget cuts and fights over Conrail and Amtrak. A major tax reform and a broad trade bill loom as Election Day nears. Speaker ONeill’s final year and Reagan's State of the Union are on the horizon.
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Senate
Capitol Hill
Thomas P. O'Neill Jr
Massachusetts
Gramm
Conrail
Amtrak
Reagan
White House
U.S
Nicaragua
Is feminism dead or alive the enduring movement
The piece argues that mainstream feminism remains active beyond fringe voices. It notes birth control and economic shifts expanding women’s independence, while equal job opportunities and childcare remain unfinished priorities. It cautions against equating the movement with its most radical critics.
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National Organization For Women
Germaine Greer
Ti-Grace Atkinson
Coho Salmon Experiment Sparks Moral Debate in Washington
A Seattle Times sourced piece questions a Washington Department of Fisheries plan to de sex salmon to extend lifespan by two years, boosting size for sport fishing. Critics warn of ecological risks and ethical overreach, while supporters tout potential benefits.
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Department of Fisheries
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Lee Blankenship
Sam Milham
Walter Dickoff
University of Washington School of Fisheries
Alaska
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