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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1992

Page

5

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.

Senate 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.

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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