Tip money fight over minimum wage bill stalls progress
Congress crafts a minimum wage bill with a tipped workers provision that could cut pay for seven states where tips supplement wages. Democrats accuse the measure of destroying gains for Nevada California and Washington workers who rely on tips, while Republicans and the National Restaurant Association defend it as applying only when state wages rise. A CRS memo supports the Democratic view as the bill faces Senate consideration.
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Tropical Storm Chris Threatens Caribbean, Evacuations Underway
Tropical Storm Chris moved through the eastern Caribbean with 60 mph winds, prompting cruise lines to reroute ships and forcing about 600 tourists to evacuate Culebra and Vieques off Puerto Rico. Forecasters warned it could strengthen into a hurricane and reach near the Cuba to Florida corridor.
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Gonzales urges new trial policy for detainees
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales outlined a Bush administration proposal for a new system to try terror suspects. The plan would allow withholding classified evidence and permit hearsay and coerced testimony if a judge deems it reliable.
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Activists sue to strike down Las Vegas feeding ban in parks
ACLU of Nevada filed a federal suit on behalf of five activists and Food Not Bombs to challenge a Las Vegas ordinance banning feeding homeless people in parks. The measure, passed July 19, sparked debate over free speech and assembly as meals were served in a city park.
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Ukraine leader nominates former rival Viktor Yanukovych as premier
Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko announces the nomination of his former Orange Revolution foe Viktor Yanukovych for prime minister. He says the move could unite a divided country but may cause confusion after four months of political deadlock following elections.
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