NRA membership drop mirrors funding worries amid controversy
The NRA lost over 300000 members in the year, leaving about 3.2 million by June as dues rose from 20 to 35 dollars. Executive VP Wayne LaPierre cited the fee increase and reduced promotions. observers note cash constraints and political alignment with Congress.
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National Rifle Association
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NRA
Associated Press
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Waco
Wayne LaPierre
LaPierre
Wilson Phillips
Study finds no gulf war disease after large veterans study
A Pentagon briefing on a yearlong study of more than 10 000 Desert Storm veterans found no evidence of a gulf war illness. Researchers said symptoms reflect multiple diseases and are not worse than those in the general population, denying chemical or gas link. Some veterans groups cried foul, accusing a cover up.
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Los Angeles Times
Washington
Pentagon
Stephen Joseph
Joseph
House votes to lift arms embargo on Bosnia
Congress approves lifting the Bosnia arms embargo 298 to 128 in the House with Senate support, challenging Clinton policy. The measure would push U.N. troop withdrawal timing, require a U.N. vote, and risk veto, with GOP and Democratic leaders weighing override prospects and NATO alignment. Republicans Greg Ganske Tom Latham Jim Leach Jim Nussle vote yes. Jim Ross Lightfoot votes no.
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Tom Latham
Jim Leach
Jim Nussle
Jim Ross Lightfoot
Michigan
David Bonier
U.N
Bosnia
Richard Gephardt
Missouri
Clinton
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Senate
Tom Daschle
White House
Mike McCurry
House
Sam Nunn
Georgia
Charles Robb
Virginia
Richard Bryan
Nevada
Byron Dorgan
Kent Conrad
North Dakota
John Warner
John McCain
Arizona
McCain
New York
Congress
Bernard Sanders
CBS agrees to $5.4 billion sale to Westinghouse
CBS Inc. accepts a $5.4 billion buyout offer from Westinghouse Electric Corp. The deal unites CBS with Westinghouse to form a large broadcast group of 15 TV stations and 39 radio outlets and aims to close by early 1996.
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Westinghouse
New York
CBS Inc
Westinghouse Electric Corp
Capital Cities
ABC Inc
ABC
Walt Disney Co
Laurence Tisch
Jazz ties with career endnote on Chuck Berg
University of Iowa graduate Chuck Berg spends his spare time in jazz and reviewing others performances. A panel warns Charter Commission members must stay open minded, per an expert. MCI Communications Corp expected to announce major changes including possible job cuts. Anamosa Linn Marion Lisbon and Independence stay in the girls state high school tournament championship bracket after Tuesday wins.
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Chuck Berg
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MCI Communications Corp
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Linn-Mar
Lisbon
Independence
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Father convicted of murdering twin daughters over support
A Montgomery County jury found Stanley Kidd, 28, guilty of murdering his 14 month old twin daughters Cierra and Kierra to avoid child support and collect life insurance. The verdict spared him from capital murder. sentencing set for August 30 could bring life in prison.
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Monroeville
Ala
Stanley Kidd
Kidd
Cierra
Kierra
Tommy Chapman
Alabama River Pulp Co
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