House Votes on Drug Bill With Multiple Choice Death Penalty
The House moves toward action on a two-bill package offering a death penalty option for drug murders or a no-death-penalty version. The plan, backed by leaders, aims to satisfy both chambers and send a final bill to President Reagan. It authorizes 1.7 billion dollars for federal prisons, prosecutors, and expanded interdiction and rehab programs.
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Washington
Senate
Rules Committee
Jim Wright
Texas
Wright
Reagan
Bob Dole
Dole
Carl Levin
D-Mich
Bob Michel
R-Il
Gekas
Aquino Meets With Rebels On Panay Cease-fire Talks Begun
President Corazon Aquino met with communist rebel leaders on Panay island to discuss a cease-fire and a framework for future negotiations. Archbishop Piamonte arranged the talks with rebels Concha Bocala and Jose Torre as government officials signaled readiness to appoint negotiating teams.
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Iloilo City
Philippines
Corazon Aquino
Panay
New People’s Army
Alberto Piamonte
Iloilo
Economists Cautious On State Economy In August
Economists note SC indicators improved in August with 10 of 16 factors rising and unemployment down to 6.1 percent while manufacturing jobs increased. National figures for September were less favorable, suggesting a continued roller coaster pattern. Unemployment claims rose 8 percent and residential construction fell 21 percent, with new business incorporations down 10 percent.
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Columbia
South Carolina
University of South Carolina College of Business
Canada-Proposed 15 Percent Duty On Softwood Lumber
Canada vows to contest a 15 percent U S duty on softwood lumber imports citing harassment by U S groups. Ottawa will seek GATT review while U S and Pacific Northwest lawmakers say the move helps an ailing industry. Final decision due December 30 with possible refunds if reversed.
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Canada
Pacific Northwest
U.S
Ottawa
Pat Carney
Commerce Department
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Oracio
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Catholic University of San Augustin
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Aiken
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