Congress approves budget cap and Seawolf salvage
Congress votes to cut 8.2 billion from the 1992 budget with 1.3 billion slashed from the Seawolf program permitting construction of one submarine while canceling a second. The House passes 404 11 and the Senate 90 9 sending the measure to Bush. A 1.5 trillion fiscal 1993 budget follows, keeping military outlays just below Bush's request.
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Park Service Concessions Roil National Parks Revenue
Park Service concessionaires earn millions using government owned hotels boat houses and other facilities while the Treasury collects little rent. Investigators told a House hearing the agency cannot determine how many buildings it provides nor estimate their fair market value. John Davis of the Park Service acknowledged the problems.
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Pentagon adopts nine guidelines for combat coverage
The Pentagon and a news media group agree on nine principles to improve battlefield reporting while protecting security. Journalists must follow security rules, gain access to large units, and be provided transmission means. Military escort officers will no longer interfere with reporting.
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Iran-Contra figure Clair George indicted on obstruction charges
Washington AP report says federal grand jury indicted Clair George, former CIA deputy director of operations, on two obstruction counts related to 1986 congressional probes of secret U S government support to the Nicaraguan Contras. Earlier three similar charges were dismissed by U S District Judge Royce Lamberth.
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Israeli air raids kill 12 in Lebanon bases hit
Israeli warplanes bombed four Hezbollah guerrilla bases in Baalbek Lebanon on Thursday as clashes with Shiite guerrillas reach a heavy toll. police say 12 dead including a housewife and her 9 year old daughter and 5 year old neighbor injured among 25 wounded. most casualties are guerrillas.
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GOP Turn Against Perot Grows As Campaign Heats Up
White House press secretary Fitzwater warned that supporting Ross Perot would be a dangerous gamble, calling him a “pig in the poke.” House Republican leader Bob Michel described Perot’s rise as frightening and noted his claim that democracy isn’t working as sometimes sinister or silly. Democratic supporters said Perot could force a decision in the House if he stays strong, signaling a potential outcome beyond a standard campaign.
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Four men arraigned in Denny beating amid Los Angeles riot case
In Los Angeles a judge set bail for four men charged after the televised beating of white truck driver Reginald Denny. Damian Williams, Henry Watson, Antoine Miller each face bail ranging from 160000 to 195000 while Gary Williams and Watson were also noted. Watson was ordered held without bail for probation violation as riot death toll reaches 52 and area gangs show tentative truces.
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Carson bids farewell with two minute ovation in Burbank
Johnny Carson ends 30 year run on The Tonight Show in NBC Studio One amid a two minute plus standing ovation from a public audience. Final guests Robin Williams and Bette Midler teased the veteran host as he prepared to sign off tonight for a private afterparty.
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Smoking at 37 year low in United States says CDC
U S officials report smoking reached its lowest level in 37 years with 25.5 percent of Americans smoking in 1990, the lowest since monitoring began in 1955. Health concerns, cigarette costs, and public bans drive decline at about 1.1 points per year. A Lancet report warns one in five industrialized country deaths from tobacco, about 250 million people.
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Coleman supporters vow to press case after execution
Supporters of Roger Keith Coleman say they will continue efforts to prove the state wrongfully executed Coleman, 33, for the 1981 rape and murder of his sister in law. Coleman died in the electric chair at Greensville Correctional Center in Jarratt. Attorneys call the case the Dred Scott of death penalty law.
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School lunch prices to rise this fall in West Virginia
Washington reports that the federal flour giveaways end this fall and cafeterias must pay more for bread and crusts. Wade Leech of Wood County Schools in Parkersburg warns the loss of bonus flour will strain child nutrition budgets and force higher prices for breakfast and lunch.
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