Schweiker seeks interest on back debts at HHS
Health and Human Services Secretary Richard Schweiker proposes charging interest on about 1 billion dollars in overdue debts, mostly from Social Security and welfare recipients. He also backs limited use of private collectors, with policies aiming to avoid harassment and misleading practices.
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Congress Approves FDR Memorial Plan for 8.8 Acres
The House backed a plan to build a Franklin Delano Roosevelt memorial in West Potomac Park by 254 votes to 151. The design by Lawrence Halperin features a landscape garden with waterfalls pools and tunnels and the project is valued around 28.6 to 31 million dollars with annual maintenance near one million.
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Oil slick drifts across San Francisco Bay spreading tar like patches
The Coast Guard reported a widespread oil slick of unknown origin drifting across much of San Francisco Bay from the Golden Gate to Oakland on Wednesday. Master Chief Petty Officer Dave Cipra described the spill as very extensive.
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U.S. urges Iran Iraq to end fighting quickly
The Reagan administration called for an immediate ceasefire and negotiated settlement as Iran and Iraq clash near Basra. Officials warned of real danger of a wider war while both sides claim gains and deny independent verification of battlefield reports.
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Middle East
National Security
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ERA Measure Reintroduced in Congress Rally Sees Support
In Washington, the Equal Rights Amendment was re introduced in the House by Judiciary Chairman Peter Rodine with 201 sponsors and in the Senate by Sen Paul Tsongas with 50 sponsors. House Speaker Thomas ONeill urged rally participants that success is out there as ERA supporters filled Capitol steps amid protests of President Reagan and Phyllis Schlafly.
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Paul Tsongas
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Tsongas
Reagan
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West Front
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National Congress For Men
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Iowa House members co sponsor Equal Rights Amendment
All Iowa representatives in the U S House joined as ERA co sponsors when re introduced in Congress on Wednesday. Iowa senators reserve judgment pending study. Several lawmakers cite party heritage and past support while weighing controversy over unisex bathrooms and other issues.
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Tom Tauke
R-Dubuque
Iowa
Roger Jepsen
Sen
Charles Grassley
Last Argentine Falklands prisoners return home after surrender
The final 593 Argentine inmates from the Falklands war arrived in Puerto Madryn, greeted by Army Gen. Jorge Garcia. Among them was Gen. Mario Menendez, commander of Argentine forces on the islands, who signed the surrender and urged lessons from the defeat.
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