Aquino says Communist talks for cease-fire begun
President Corazon Aquino announced the Communist Party of the Philippines agreed to begin cease-fire talks and named Satur Ocampo as a negotiator. She expects to name government negotiators by weekend and cautioned the talks are preliminary with no guaranteed outcomes. The discussed talks follow escalating fighting that has killed over a thousand since the period, centered in Cagayan. Ocampo, a former Manila journalist, has a controversial past including arrest, torture allegations, and a daring escape last year.
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20000 evacuated in Russia over Chernobyl contamination
Officials report 20000 people moved from areas newly found contaminated near Chernobyl and one death brings toll to 26. Deputy Premier Yuri Batalin says cleanup aims by year end with some evacuees returning from the 18 mile zone.
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75 Senators Meet With Reagan to Praise Tax Reform
At the White House 75 senators praised tax reform and pledged swift passage. Leaders said work would finish soon and lobbyists were scarce as the Senate prepared to reconcile differences with the House.
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Senate approves refinancing for rural electric coops high-interest loans
The Senate backed a measure allowing rural electric cooperatives to refinance up to 9 billion in costly government loans by a 62 to 36 vote. The move occurs as lawmakers draft a 1986 urgent supplemental spending bill worth 3.9 billion, adding 5.3 billion in new authority for farm loan and subsidy programs.
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Mexico Realigns Debt Strategy Amid Oil Price Shock
Mexico may suspend payments on its foreign debt if aid does not arrive after oil price collapse. Treasury Secretary Jesus Silva Herzog warned of an extraordinary external shock. The peso sank to 635 to 640 per dollar on Thursday, a record low, marking a third straight day of decline. He urged treatment beyond business as usual.
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The Price of Persuasion Rises in 1985 Lobbying
Washington reports show lobbyists spent 49 million dollars in 1985, up 16.6 percent from 1984, averaging 91 625 per member of Congress. Salaries for 535 lawmakers totaled 40.1 million, with nearly 8 000 registered lobbyists in 1985, up from about 6 000. most funds funded staff salaries, overhead, and mail campaigns.
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Senate panel rejects nomination of racially insensitive Sessions
The Senate Judiciary Committee rejected Jeffrey B. Sessions III to be a district judge in Alabama in a 10-8 vote and then col lapsed on a 9-9 tally refusing further action. Opponents cited racially insensitive statements and a harsh prosecution record while civil rights groups celebrated the defeat.
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Drifter Guilty in Seattle Family Slayings
David L. Rice was found guilty on four counts of aggravated first degree murder for fatally bludgeoning a Seattle family of four after posing as an intruder with a toy gun. Jurors deliberated nearly four hours. sentencing to death or life in prison will be decided next.
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Infant near transplant after custody transfer to grandparents
The dying infant of unwed parents is to be considered for a heart transplant at Loma Linda University Medical Center after custody moved to the paternal grandparents. Hospital spokeswoman Anita Rockwell released the statement on Thursday.
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