Senate OKs symbolic gun-control resolution days after Million Mom March
The Senate narrowly calls for immediate passage of long stalled gun control measures in a non binding vote amid partisan exchanges. Republicans counter with a resolution criticizing the Clinton administration and urging a comprehensive approach to youth violence. The two motions ride on an amended military appropriations bill with little expected impact on House action.
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Briefs on arrest for assault over China trade hearing and hydrogen peroxide safety
A man with Australian citizenship carrying a passport disrupted a House hearing by smashing two glass bottles and threatening self harm. Capitol Police subdued Daniel Chagashvili, a 49-year-old Brooklyn resident. one officer sustained a minor wrist cut. Also, NTSB urged FAA to warn carriers about hydrogen peroxide hazards after a 1998 spill on a Northwest flight. A Ways and Means panel backed phasing out the Spanish American War era telephone tax with gradual reductions through 2002.
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Ten Commandments poster removed amid courthouse protest
In McCreary County Kentucky a poster of the Ten Commandments was taken down after U.S. District Judge Jennifer ordered removal pending a constitutional challenge. About 4 dozen protesters gathered at the McCreary County Courthouse while similar displays in Pulaski County and Harlan County schools were slated for removal this week. In Washington Illinois Air Force pilot missing in Vietnam identified as Col. Har.
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Coast Guard Rescues 44 Haitian Migrants Near Haiti
The U S Coast Guard said a Forward cutter crew spotted a 35 foot sailboat about 20 miles northwest of Haiti late Sunday slowly sinking. Four migrants aboard included two U S freelance journalists and an old Bridgeport resident named W Smith of Nassau Bahamas.
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