House votes to restore 2.7 billion aviation taxes
The House approved by 347 to 73 a bill to restore 2.7 billion in airline and aviation taxes that expired last year. Without it, the FAA would cancel runway projects, navigational upgrades, and firetruck purchases next month, affecting 850 airports nationwide including Guam and Puerto Rico. Senate action remained unclear due to holds by two Democrats.
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Clinton Defends White House fund raising tactics
President Clinton backed White House fund raising as entirely appropriate and denied illegal solicitation at the executive mansion while acknowledging hopes donor meetings would yield contributions. He rejected calls for an independent counsel, citing legal boundaries and ongoing inquiry.
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Lawyer refused man as client due to gender ruled bias
Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination found Judith Nathanson violated the law by rejecting Joseph Stropnicky, a man, for a divorce case. He received $5,000 in emotional distress damages as the panel said lawyers open to the public may not refuse clients based on gender. Nathanson plans an appeal.
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Israel approves Har Homa East Jerusalem project
Israel's Cabinet votes to build the 6500 home Har Homa neighborhood in east Jerusalem amid Palestinian warnings. The move draws swift international criticism from the United States Britain and Arab states as Yasser Arafat condemns the plan saying it harms the peace process.
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