Pope Reaches Parliament in Historic Vatican Welcome
Pope John Paul II addressed Italy’s parliament urging world peace and Christian values while urging higher birth rates. Lawmakers applauded for a standing ovation as he emphasized dignity, democracy, and Italy’s birth rate crisis. The visit marked healing ties between Rome and the church after past tensions.
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Bankruptcy bill dies in House amid abortion protest clash
Legislation to restrict debt erasures failed in the House after a dispute over abortion protest fines. Conservative Republicans opposed the compromise with Senate language banning protesters from using bankruptcy to dodge court fines, while many Democrats argued it harmed the poor. The vote was 243 against 172, ending the effort for this session.
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