Soviet Bread Price Hike Delayed by Two Months
The Supreme Soviet voted 319 to 33 to delay a threefold bread price increase until September, postponing the July 1 rise as part of Gorbachev reforms. The move aims to soften impact while new version is prepared.
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High court upholds sobriety checkpoints
The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision by Chief Justice Rehnquist, upheld drunken driving roadblocks as constitutional, finding the state interest in reducing alcohol related deaths outweighed minor Fourth Amendment intrusions. The ruling overturned Michigan court decisions and cited a 1 percent arrest rate among checkpoints as typical.
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Supreme Court Rules On Medicaid Reimbursements and Welfare Aid
The Supreme Court issued three decisions. A Virginia case allows hospitals and nursing homes to sue in federal court over state Medicaid reimbursements. A Massachusetts case upholds severe fines against air polluters even if regulators delay rules. A Virginia case permits the Bush administration to cap welfare aid for some needy families.
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Miners seize Bucharest as protests turn deadly
Tens of thousands of miners called to Bucharest by President-elect Ion Iliescu clashed with demonstrators injuring hundreds and occupying the offices of the main opposition paper. Police visibility was low as lawmakers delayed sessions amid the violence.
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Louisiana House Passes Harsh Abortion Bill
The Louisiana House approved a bill imposing up to 10 years hard labor for doctors performing abortions, with fines up to 100000 and only allowing abortion to save the woman’s life. The measure cleared 74 to 27 and moves to the Senate. governor opposes without rape/incest exceptions.
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