Mexican cattle slaughter plan alarms lawmakers
Midwestern lawmakers attacked federal incentives for a $50 million cattle operation in Mexico that would slaughter up to 780000 U.S. cows yearly and ship beef to the United States. Backers say it could save the red meat industry. opponents call it exporting jobs and importing questionable meat.
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Washington
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United States
Tom Harkin
Diona
J.J. Exon
D-Neb
U.S. Customs Service
California
Arizona
House
Senate
Berkley Bedell
Lowa
Congress
Bedell
Exon
Harkin
Saudi arms sale cleared by Senate narrow margin
The Senate failed to override Reagan's veto by one vote after 42 Democrats and 24 Republicans supported the override, with 29 Republicans and five Democrats backing the president. The $265 million package included Sidewinder missiles and marked a second reduction from an initial $1.1 billion request. The White House urged passage citing regional peace and American influence.
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Reagan
Desert Kingdom
Senate
White House
Larry Speakes
America
Legless Vietnam Vet Rescues Baby With CPR
A legless Vietnam veteran crawled 60 feet to reach 1 year old Jennifer Kroll pulled from a pool. James Patridge, who lost legs in 1966, gave CPR stopping the child’s blue, nonresponsive state. Jennifer stabilized and was hospitalized in fair condition. Patridge described his actions as guided by faith and necessity.
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Chicago
Ill
James Patridge
Vietnam
Jennifer Kroll
Patridge
Jennifer
Loyola Medical Center
Msan
INDEX TODAY'S CHUCKLE
A light jab at Washington politicians remarking that some should take courses in remedial thinking. The brief cartoon caption uses a playful tone to mock political missteps.
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Washington
Iowa Senators Lead Free Mail Use in Six Month Span
Senate records show Iowa figures among the top spenders on franking during the six months ending March 31. Grassley spent 728 459 dollars and Harkin 578 327 dollars, with per capita costs among the highest in the chamber. Cranston led with 1.6 million for the first quarter. D Amato followed with 1.2 million for the period.
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Wasite
Washington
Iowa
Senate
Charles Grassley
A-Iowa
Tom Harkin
Grassley
Harkin
Alan Cranston
D-Calif
Cranston
Andrews
Congress
Sen
David Durenberger
R-Minn
Durenberger
Astronaut Kin Seek Settlement Over Space Shuttle Disaster
Houston attorney Ronald D. Krist says relatives of astronauts who died aboard the shuttle favor an out-of-court settlement with NASA or contractors. Some families will sue if no deal is reached, awaiting the presidential commission report on the January 28 catastrophe.
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Ashington
NASA
Spy Pelton convicted on four espionage counts
Ronald Pelton was found guilty on four counts of selling top secret U S intelligence to the Soviet Union. He admitted receiving $35 000 for his activities begun after leaving the NSA in 1979. Sentencing could reach life imprisonment on each count.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Ronald Pelton
U.S
Pelton
NSA
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