Democrats push flag burning amendment past first hurdle
Reluctant Democrats pushed a constitutional amendment against flag burning past its first congressional hurdle as the Supreme Court voided the federal flag protection law. The House subcommittee voted 5-3 to send the measure to the full Judiciary Committee with an adverse recommendation, signaling limited immediate impact on its chances. In a separate note, James Baker said the U.S. will halt efforts for Mideast peace talks unless Israel proceeds without delay.
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House approves AIDS bill in 408 to 14 vote
The House passed a $4 billion AIDS bill providing emergency funds to cities and states. The measure, approved 408 to 14, is larger than the Senate’s $2.9 billion version. A conference committee will assemble to resolve differences.
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Islamic party wins in Algeria elections
In Algiers the Islamic Salvation Front claiming to seek an Islamic republic won major wins in provincial and municipal polls. It marks the first time fundamentalist parties gained a majority in a free Arab election since Algeria's independence 28 years ago.
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Soviet lawmakers grant Gorbachev mandate for market reform
The Soviet legislature moved quickly to push denationalization and a rapid shift to a market economy by passing decrees giving President Mikhail Gorbachev a personal mandate. In Bonn, Juergen Hippenstiel-Imhausen, former head of Imhausen-chemie AG, pleaded guilty to aiding Libya and violating export and tax laws.
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Soviets Ease Lithuanian Fuel Embargo
Moscow eased one fuel embargo for Lithuania as a step toward negotiations over Lithuania's bid for independence. Prime Minister Kazimiera Prunskiene and Soviet Premier Nikolai Ryzhkov said the move, centered on a fertilizer factory, signals willingness to back down from the sovereignty crisis and pursue talks with conditions on suspending independence measures.
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Romanian protests turn violent as soldiers fire on demonstrators
In Bucharest soldiers opened fire on anti-government protesters after they stormed state TV offices and burned a police building. Tass reported four killed and 93 hospitalized, with chaos at the Interior Ministry and University Square. President-elect Iliescu blamed extremist elements and urged restraint. The U.S. State Department condemned the force used.
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Durenberger apologizes as ethics hearing ends
Sen. Dave Durenberger apologized to colleagues and constituents for ethical lapses saying he accepts full responsibility. The Senate Ethics Committee abruptly ended its hearings into his financial conduct after evaluating 23 volumes of evidence and prepared to consider a denunciation recommendation from special counsel Robert Bennett.
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Cocaine Prices Rise in New York and U S Cities
Federal officials say wholesale cocaine prices have jumped over 40 percent since December in New York and Los Angeles. Heavily diluted cocaine appears more in circulation, suggesting tightened supplies but with no nationwide pattern yet. DEA Acting Head Terence Burke notes potential trends amid uncertain data.
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