Court probes Catholic Church publishers price fixing claims
Former Justice Department antitrust lawyer alleges the U S Catholic Conference and 15 publishers conspired to fix prices for the Catechism. The DOJ opened a preliminary investigation into possible price fixing following a formal complaint by Michael Kirk Duggan. Entities named include the U S Catholic Conference and the National Conference of Catholic Bishops.
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Rostenkowski pleads innocent to 17 felony counts
Rep. Dan Rostenkowski pleaded not guilty in Washington to 17 felony corruption charges linked to kickbacks, improper use of government funds, and witnesses. His attorney Dan Webb vowed a constitutional challenge, while Judge Norma Johnson released him on personal recognizance with restrictions on discussing the case. The trial date was not set, Webb predicting a six week proceeding.
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Clinton to propose tougher enforcement of child support
The Clinton administration will unveil a nationwide system to track down non paying parents and garnish wages as part of a new welfare reform package. Officials say the plan could double child support collections to about 20 billion by year five and requires hospitals to establish paternity procedures and employers to report new hires.
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Sculptor Edward Kienholz Dies at 66 in Idaho
Edward Kienholz famed for controversial life sized tableaux and taboos died of a heart attack at 66 in Hope Idaho. The Los Angeles Times critic praised him as a bold American artist known for provocative works like Back Seat Dodge '38 and later recreations of dens of prostitution. Peter Goulds, his friend and agent, said he appeared in good health prior to the fatal attack.
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