Byrd Apologizes for Immigrant Remarks on Senate Floor
Senate debate on a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution continues amid a two day partisan stalemate. Senator Byrd, after apologizing for speaking unwisely about immigrants who do not speak English, praised immigration diversity and criticized federal excess spending in a heated exchange with colleagues.
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Rahall's mine reform bill clears first House hurdle
Rep Nick Rahall advances a bill to repeal the 1872 mining law governing hardrock minerals on public lands. The House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee voted 26 19 to require an 8 percent royalty and impose environmental reclamation standards amid opposition from mining and industry groups.
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VA Perot supporters deliver petitions to elections board
Virginia supporters delivered 91,587 signatures to the State Board of Elections to place Ross Perot on the statewide ballot. Perot, turning 62, missed a planned telephone address from Dallas due to an emergency meeting. Organizers expect ballot verification to take about two weeks.
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