Abrams says US should not probe Contra support
State Department official Elliott Abrams told a House subcommittee that the United States must respect the privacy of individuals supplying materiel to Nicaragua’s Contra rebels. He argued Americans can support either side as long as neutrality laws are followed and denied any need for government tracking of contributions.
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Immigration Bill Faces Senate Filibuster Push
Senate sponsor Sen. Alan Simpson moves to block a filibuster and avert a presidential veto after House approval of the immigration measure by 238 to 173. He plans White House talks and an education blitz with wary senators likely to oppose the bill.
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Maryland firm challenges NASA over Delta rocket marketing
Transpace Carriers Inc of Lanham, Maryland plans to fight NASA's decision to work directly with McDonnell Douglas to market the Delta rocket, seeking to maintain its middleman role amid the agency's new commercial agreements with manufacturers.
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18 Arabs Arrested After Wailing Wall Grenade Attack
In Jerusalem's Old City a mass arrest sweep detained 18 Arabs after grenades exploded near the Wailing Wall wounding 69 and killing one. The PLO and another group claimed responsibility. security sources said two attackers fled after the grenades. Bridges to Jordan were closed and Rabin linked the attack to Palestinian mayoral appointments.
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House Clears Drug Bill Without Death Penalty Provision
Senate ends stalemate on a death penalty clause by deleting it and adopting mandatory life sentences for drug related murders. The measure moves back to the House for action as leaders study remaining Senate changes.
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Attorney General Seeks Salary Details of Jehan Sadat
South Carolina AG's office plans to press FOIA arguments at a Friday hearing over releasing the cost of Jehan Sadat’s employment as a distinguished visiting professor at the University of South Carolina. The request, filed by student Paul Perkins, targets a sole source procurement file. The university sought a restraining order to block disclosure.
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Perkins Approved As New Ambassador
The Senate approved 18 Reagan nominees including Edward J. Perkins named U S ambassador to South Africa the first Black holder for Pretoria and L Paul Bremer as ambassador at large for counterterrorism. Vacancies in Mexico South Korea and Argentina were filled. Perkins previously served as U S ambassador to Liberia.
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