Jealousy Provokes Husband to Vengeful Fury Revealed
A proverb ominously warns that jealousy fuels a husband's fury and intent to take revenge. It asserts he will not spare spite or bribe, regardless of its size, illustrating intense emotion driving retaliatory actions.
Congress faces pay raises amid inflation and deficit
Lawmakers debate a Dec 18 automatic lift of about 2 426 to over 16 000 in annual pay. Critics call the 27 percent hike imprudent during recession and $170 billion deficit, urging restraint while Sen Nancy Kassebaum says the tone must be set for the nation.
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Congress
House
Senate
U.S
Nancy Kassebaum
R-Kan
Remedy For Reality? Koop Warns On Video Games
U S surgeon general Everett Koop criticizes video games for engrossing players body and soul and potentially blurring the line with reality. He notes games involve zapping Martians and other creatures, and fears the effect on youth and even adults.
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Everett Koop
U.S
Koop
The Economy In Mind by Warren Brookes Reviewed
Warren Brookes argues that higher federal taxes hurt income saving production and jobs and that Reagan era tax cuts failed to deliver. He cites marginal tax rate growth from 30 percent to 40 percent plus bracket creep and shows capital gains tax changes reduced stock offerings and investment. Brookes backs supply side theory with historical examples and calls for policy makers to heed his findings.
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Brookes
Boston Herald
Universe Books
Reagan
Congress
Capitol Hill
Runaway Fathers Program Shaping Welfare Debate
Washington column examines the Child Support Enforcement Program begun in 1975 under Sen. Russell Long. It details efforts to locate absent fathers, enforce paternity, and boost payments, with federal tax offsets and court orders aiding collections. Despite $7 billion in child support and $3 billion in welfare recoveries, state performance varies and calls rise for stronger enforcement and resources.
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Sen
Russell Long
Louisiana
Congress
Internal Revenue
Stanford University
Promising Path for Genetic Engineering in Medicine
A Washington article cites Dr. Theodore Friedmann and Dr. W. French Anderson noting genetic research's potential to treat cardiovascular, neurological, and other diseases. It warns gene therapy will take years, with challenges in targeting cells and ensuring safe, effective results in humans.
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Washington
CNF
Theodore Friedmann
University of California School of Medicine
San Diego
Friedman
Zsolt Harsanyi
Cornell University Medical College
W. French Anderson
National Institutes of Health
Anderson
Cooley
EMP Threat and Health Promotion Day Sparks Pentagon Debate
Washington officials weigh the danger of an electromagnetic pulse from a high altitude nuclear blast that could blackout North America and disrupt the U S strategic command system while defense contractors race to harden infrastructure. Meanwhile Health and Human Services curbs prompt a skeptical note over an envisioned Health Promotion Day plan focusing on diet and vegetarian tips.
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Pentagon
United States
North America
America
Soviet Union
Kremlin
U.S
CIA
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Dale van Atta
Joint Chiefs
Washington, D.C
Health and Human Services Department
HHS
Richard Schweiker
New York City
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