Panel Bill Bans On Line Obscenity Moves Through Senate Panel
A Senate committee advanced a Communications Decency Act that would jail or fines those who originate obscene online material and penalize solicitation. Critics from the Clinton administration and civil liberties groups warn it could curb free speech while extending broadcast era rules to Internet networks. The bill, sponsored by Sen. James Exon, targets material deemed obscene or indecent and aims to protect minors from pornographic content online.
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Online Obscenity Bill Prompts Free Speech Debate
The bill would jail those creating or soliciting obscene online material. Critics argue it chills online service development and treats cyberspace more harshly than print, since material legal in print could be banned on the web and even portions of magazines might be restricted online.
Iowa approves increased school aid and growth funding
Iowa lawmakers sign off on 3.5 percent growth for 1996 and 3.3 percent forward funding for 1997, securing 132.6 million more state aid and 52.8 million more in property tax revenue over two years. Gov Branstad backs the package, with Senate leaders hailing a resolved funding battle and Cedar Rapids officials noting relief though not full victory.
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Cement-like cement treats fractures faster in elderly bones
A tooth‑paste colored compound that hardens into artificial bone within hours is in trials at 12 US hospitals and Holland. It acts as an internal cement to hold fragments, fill osteoporosis voids, and may replace plates and screws in hips wrists and ankles. It quickly gains strength and is later replaced by real bone.
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Louisiana GOP Sets Feb 6 Caucus Against Iowa
The Louisiana GOP plans a Feb 6 1996 caucus to pick 21 of 27 delegates, testing early contests ahead of Iowa on Feb 12 and New Hampshire on Feb 20. Gov Branstad and Iowa GOP leaders warn the move risks nullifying Iowa law requiring caucuses precede other states by at least eight days.
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Senate backs line item veto in 69-29 vote
The Senate approved a line item veto bill by 69 to 29, yielding power to presidents to strike individual items in spending packages. President Clinton expressed support for swift passage, while Democrats criticized the plan as impractical and possibly unconstitutional. The measure awaits House Senate conference action to reconcile differences with the House version.
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Hawkeyes fall on last-second Penn State three
The Hawkeyes lose in the final seconds as Pep Lisicky nets a last-second three for Penn State. Page 1C.
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GOP welfare plan worries Harkin
Iowa Senator Tom Harkin voiced concern that states may fail to meet obligations under the proposed block grant welfare system. The GOP plan aims to shift welfare funding and oversight to states, with details available on page 10A.
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