Congress votes on liability rules and campaign finance veto
Senate rejected manufacturers liability limits 58-40 on May 12, ending debate as lawmakers argued over impact on state tort law and consumer costs. The same week the chamber failed to overturn Bush's campaign finance veto 57-42, amid GOP critique of limits on PAC contributions and incumbency protection. House rejected abortion related legal aid limits 188-216 on May 12, with supporters stressing aid to the poor and opponents citing access restrictions.
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Tom Harkin
Charles Grassley
Bush
David Boren
D-Okla
Alan Simpson
Wyoming
Harkin
Grassley
House
Legal Services Corp
Legal Services
Christopher Smith
R-N.j
Fred Grandy
Jim Nussle
Dave Nagle
Neal Smith
Jim Leach
Jim Ross Lightfoot
Weinberger pressured to speak out on Iran-Contra probe
The article outlines renewed scrutiny of former defense secretary Caspar Weinberger over possible perjury or obstruction tied to the Iran-Contra affair. Prosecutors seek evidence linking Weinberger to Reagan and the 1985 Beirut shipment cover story, as Walsh's grand jury winds down. Weinberger’s fate hinges on cooperation and potential indictment outcomes.
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Weinberger
Reagan
National Security
John Poindexter
Reagan Administration
Iran
Nicaragua
Congress
Tehran
Poindexter
National Security Council
Oliver North
North
Walsh
House Senate
Israel
Pentagon
Craig Gillen
Robert Bennett
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