Bangladesh dissolves Parliament amid protests and violence
President Hussain Muhammad Ershad dissolves Parliament after a Cabinet meeting as opposition strikes continue. Reports say 4 killed, over 2,500 arrested during protests. Awami League and BNP leaders placed under house arrest. He hints at new elections, but opposition demands resignation.
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Bangladesh
Hussain Muhammad Ershad
Ershad
Bangladesh Television
Awami League
Bangladesh Nationalist Party
Ment
Jammat-e-Islami
Central Secretariat
Sheik Hasina
Khaleda Zia
Jatiya Party
Protests Turn Violent at South Korea Campaign Rallies
In Masan and Seoul hundreds of protesters pelt Kim Dae Jung with eggs stones and sticks and burn cars forcing a rushed speech. Police watched as tens of thousands of students march against Roh Tae Woo and demand a single opposition candidate.
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South Korea
Kim Daejung
Kim
Masan
Roh Tae-woo
Kim Dae-jung
Kim Young-sam
Kims
Reunification Democratic Party
Nominat
Democratic Justice Party
Yonsei University
Florida tax on services in review
Florida lawmakers begin a third special session to consider repealing the tax on services that drew nationwide protest. The levy taxed ads and networks on Florida circulation and audience, prompting convention cancellations and advertiser dropoffs. Governor Martinez shifted toward repeal amid intense pressure from lawmakers and special interests.
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Florida
Bob Martinez
Winston
Bud” Gardner
State House Finance and Tax Committee
Bork May Leave Court to Join Think Tank
Newsweek quotes sources close to Robert H. Bork saying he plans to give up his D C Circuit seat possibly by year end and join the American Enterprise Institute. Bork declined comment when reached at home. Reagan nominated him four months earlier to replace Justice Powell. the Senate rejected the nomination.
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Supreme Court
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Newsweek
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Lewis Powell
High Court
Senate
Horizon Long Term Care Coverage Offers Financial Protection
Fifty percent of people over 65 will need nursing facility care in life. Medicare and supplements cover less than 3 percent, leaving most costs to the patient. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa introduce Horizon Long Term Care Coverage for Iowa residents ages 40 to 79, effective lifelong, from as low as 9.14 per month, with options for home health and adult day care. mail coupon or call 1-800-383-9715 for details.
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