New York raises drinking age to 21 today
Albany reports New York lifts age limit from 19 to 21 effective today amid Washington funding leverage. State officials say safety gains justify the change as colleges revise dorm rules and enforcement increases with penalties for underage purchases and for adults who help minors. Proponents estimate 2,300 highway deaths and injuries saved over two years.
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Incumbents Dominate PAC Political Contributions
Federal Elections Commission data show PACs gave 113 million dollars to federal candidates last year with 80.6 million, about 70 percent, going to incumbents in Senate and House races. Most, 75.1 million, supported those up for re election in 1984.
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Major storm leaves at least 12 dead and snows hit region
A powerful storm dumped up to two feet of snow across the southern Rockies and spread ice and sleet to the Plains and Great Lakes. At least 12 deaths were linked to weather since Thursday as Montana posted new record lows and colder wind chills pressed across the Dakotas.
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