Democrats Press Ahead With Bigger Child Care Plan
House Democrats reject the White House child care bill and back a costlier plan worth at least 27 billion over five years. The measure heads to a House Senate conference as Bush veto threats hover and election pressures mount.
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Space Telescope Safe Inside Orbiter
CAPE CANAVERAL Florida The Space Telescope is safely housed within the shuttle Discovery after technicians removed 40 midges from the launch pad and installed the telescope. Engineers replaced a spark igniter and an electronics package on engines one and two while minor issues are tested before a final check on Sunday.
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South African Fighting Leaves 36 Dead
In Natal near Edendale fierce clashes between Zulu bands killed at least 36 people and wounded hundreds. Police warned that more bloodshed could follow as refugees flooded Natal townships and authorities raced to halt the violence.
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FDA Seeks Health Labeling Consensus at Tufts Conference
FDA aims for a consensus among health experts and food companies on health claims on packaging. Executives from major food firms met federal officials at Tufts University as FDA eyes stricter rules by year end. Louis Sullivan outlined proposed regulations as a mid course correction of 1987 policy.
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Rocky Flats cleanup to begin amid plutonium duct concerns
Colorado Governor Roy Romer urged DOE not to restart Rocky Flats until a safety issue is resolved after 62 pounds of plutonium were found clogging plant air ducts. DOE and environmentalists stress further evaluation and cleanup may affect restart timing, with safeguards under review.
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Prosecution Chief Fails to Unite Lithuania Appointee
In Vilnius the Soviet backed move to appoint a Lithuanian chief prosecutor falters as most staff reject the candidate. Moscow pressures, including threats of troops, push Lithuania toward independence declared March 11. Deputy Alexei Vasilev meets staff with Antanas Petrauskas backing to replace Arturas Paulauskas.
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Lawmakers threaten border fight over NC waste plan
South Carolina lawmakers press to block North Carolina from using Richmond County as a low level radioactive waste landfill until environmental studies prove South Carolina water protections. The Barnwell facility will close and a new site near the North Carolina border could accept waste for 20 years. The push includes protests from the state's delegation and local town councils.
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South Carolina House Approves Public Accommodations Law
The House passed a public accommodations bill outlawing race color religion and national origin discrimination in restaurants hotels and other public places and rejected adding gender. Rep Ennis Fant noted the four month effort and expressed relief, while Rep Harriet Keyserling urged including sex discrimination but was overruled.
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Saluda County Twins Face Jury In Grandmother Murder Trial
Timothy and Craig Good go to jury deliberations in Saluda County accused of murdering their grandmother Cleo Good and her son William Good in February 1989. Each twin blames the other as prosecutors press for joint guilt alongside armed robbery grand larceny of a vehicle and conspiracy charges.
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