Pressler Criticizes Williams Over Abscam Bribe Offer
Sen Larry Pressler says Harrison Williams should have walked out when FBI agents tempted him to take improper action. Pressler notes a reasonable man might attend one or two meetings but Williams kept returning. The Republican from South Dakota declined to say how he will vote on Williams's potential expulsion as Senate resumes deliberations this week.
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Toyota and GM Discuss Joint Small Car Venture
Toyota Motor Co and General Motors began talks on a possible joint production venture in the United States. Eiji Toyoda and Roger Smith reportedly met March 1 in New York to explore plans with no details released. Nihon Keizai News cited plans for a joint firm to produce about 500000 Toyota cars annually at GM plants idle due to recession.
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Tax Loopholes Face Cuts Stir Washington Debates
Senator Russell B. Long notes that a tax loophole is benefits for the other guy as Reagan seeks to close loopholes to balance the budget. Middle income taxpayers may bear the impact while business enjoys about one fifth of the total benefits.
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Adult Film Industry Sees Growth From Home Access
New York AP reports the adult film industry expands via home video and cable, shifting from “dirty movies” to “adult films.” About 300 attendees at the 14th annual convention heard about production levels, with 100 new feature-length films expected this year and weekly theater audiences totaling roughly 3 million customers paying 10 million dollars.
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Olympia lawmakers vote to tear down Hercules murals
In Olympia, Washington, state representatives approved a resolution to remove or cover the Twelve Labors of Hercules murals by Michael Spafford from the House visitors gallery. Critics call the black and white works obscene and inappropriate. Public costs total about 82,980 with an estimated 25,000 for removal.
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