U S deficit widens to 48.9 billion in October report
The Treasury reports October outlays of 125.7 billion versus 76.8 billion in revenue, leaving a 48.87 billion deficit. Spending rose from a year earlier while revenues fell. analysts note timing of mailed payments influenced the gap.
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Groups urge Packwood resignation over sex allegations
Women's groups pressed the Senate to investigate accusations by ten women that Senator Bob Packwood unwelcome advances. Activists said he should resign, while Oregon Democrats and group leaders urged the Ethics Committee review. Packwood was on vacation as aides stated he would not respond to specifics.
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Inmate Starts Greeting Card Firm for Cons
Jake Bordeaux, inmate at South Dakota State Penitentiary, created Hoosegow Press to publish greeting cards. He aims to sell cards, T shirts and prints to prisoners and the public with Jake the Snake character. A Lakota Development Council grant of 3000 dollars financed a computer and mailing supplies for nationwide outreach.
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