Navy to allow GD bid on next nuclear subs group
The Navy extends a bid window for General Dynamics to compete on four Los Angeles class attack submarines despite a prior suspension from new contracts. Navy officials cite the need for competition to avoid a sole-source award while GD faces fraud charges linked to Sgt. York program costs.
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Polish sailor deserts ship in Cleveland seeks asylum
Polish sailor Leszek Kapsa, 27, deserted the Ziema Lubelska while docked at Port of Cleveland and plans to seek political asylum in the United States. Sen. Howard Metzenbaum met with the sailor and an intermediary and planned to join him at the INS offices.
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United States
Howard Metzenbaum
Washington
Drew von Bergen
Ohio Democrat
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Mississippi River
New Orleans
Bergen
Robert L. Brown
President urges House support for tax overhaul plan
President Reagan asked the House to back the Democratic tax overhaul bill, saying all competing proposals mark progress from current law. He urged an affirmative vote, warning against stalling reform, while noting the final House vote will likely follow the Democratic plan.
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Washington
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Plaintiffs Challenge Playboy Braille Edition Ban in Congress
Blind readers sue in U S District Court to overturn a House approved amendment that blocks Library of Congress from publishing a Braille edition of Playboy at government expense. The suit targets a 216 to 193 vote last July and cites censorship. Weinberger warns planned military retirement cuts threaten readiness and morale while a Pentagon study suggests 16 percent benefits reductions for future enlistees.
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U.S. District Court
Playboy
House
Library of Congress
National Library Service For
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Ohio
Defense
Caspar W. Weinberger
Congress
Pentagon
Weinberger
Astronauts practice mock countdown before Columbia flight
CAPE CANAVERAL FL A P astronauts preparing to fly the shuttle Columbia on the December mission conducted a two hour mock countdown. Atlantis was reported in excellent condition after returning from its latest mission.
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California
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