House Passes Balanced Budget Amendment In Washington
The House approved a constitutional balanced budget amendment by 300 to 132, crossing party lines, while rejecting a plan to require a tax increase supermajority. The measure moves to the Senate then to the states for ratification with a target of halting deficits by 2002, except in war or serious military threat.
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House
Congress
Newt Gingrich
America
Nancy Reagan
Reagan
White House
Senate
Simpson trial delayed by defense witness dispute
In the O J Simpson murder case a courtroom clash over new defense witnesses delays the trial. Prosecutor Marcia Clark accuses Johnnie Cochran of sandbagging and asks for a 30 day continuance while Judge Lance Ito delays proceedings until Monday pending a ruling.
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Los Angeles
O.J. Simpson
Simpson
Marcia Clark
Johnnie Cochran
Nicole
Ronald Goldman
Clark
Cochran
Lance Ito
Ito
Disturbing police videotape shown in murder trial
A videotape of Susan Vega's body was played in Ruben Garza's murder trial in Marion, triggering Vega's eldest daughter to flee the room. Details appear on page 1B.
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Susan Vega
Ruben Garza
Marion
Vega
Marion man Miller faces vehicular homicide trial
A Linn County jury will continue deliberations today in the vehicular homicide case against Michael Miller of Marion. The trial centers on a crash that killed two of his friends. Details on page 1B.
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Michael Miller
Marion
Linn County
Miller
Parental notification debate stalls over who to notify
Iowa lawmakers clash on who a minor must notify when seeking an abortion. The House committee narrowed options to the girl's parents or legal guardians, delaying final action while the Senate position remains unchanged. The panel also rewrote the mandatory educational videotape proposal, opting for an encouraged viewing instead of a mandated educational film.
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Dan Boddicker
R-Tipton
Iowa
Senate
House
Iowa Senate approves initial phase of property tax relief
The Iowa Senate advanced the first part of a Democratic tax package promising 658 million dollars in relief over five years amid GOP opposition. Republicans called the move arrogant and a distraction from a broader plan, while a companion bill would shift mental health costs and require counties to cut property taxes and participate in a managed care pilot.
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Bureau
Senate
Wally Horn
Cedar Rapids
Terry Branstad
Jim Lind
R-Waterly
House
Cedar Rapids eyes LeFebure plant for government services hub
City officials consider purchasing the 308000 square foot LeFebure plant at 308 29th St NE to consolidate city county and state offices. The project faces economic questions and requires voter approval if pursued. potential tenants include Housing Inspection Services Building Leased Housing and Parks and Recreation departments now dispersed across multiple sites.
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Larry Serbousek
LeFebvre
Mexico
Bousek
City Hall
First Street
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