Senate Debates Ban on Workplace Bias Against Gays
Senators begin debate on a bill to bar employers from firing or denying opportunities based on sexual orientation. Opponents warn of litigation while supporters say the move signals merit over bias and would exempt the military and small groups. Senate votes on both the anti bias bill and the Defense of Marriage Act were set for Tuesday.
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Clinger seeks Morris testimony on FBI files claim
Rep. William Clinger says he will seek sworn testimony from Dick Morris about a tabloid claim that Hillary Clinton ordered hundreds of FBI background files on former Republican officials. The Star reports Morris’ alleged disclosures and his alleged affair with Barbara Pfafflin.
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Midshipman and cadet arrested in Texas teen murder
Navy midshipman Diane Zamora and Air Force cadet David Graham were arrested in Fort Worth area for the December killing of 16 year old Adrienne Jones. Authorities said Zamora admitted the murder and Graham confessed to killing his ex girlfriend, with Zamora named as accomplice.
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Helicopter Rolls and Burns During Clinton Florida Campaign
A Boeing CH-46E Sea Knight taxiing at Orlando Executive Airport clipped a light pole and rolled over, catching fire. Five Marines and a Boeing employee were aboard. injuries were minor. President Clinton was en route to Valencia Community College when the crash occurred. Clinton ordered a full review of aircraft maintenance and training procedures.
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Panel urges outside probe of nerve gas exposure in Gulf War
Presidential panel investigators say up to 1100 U S troops may have been exposed to nerve gas from an Iraqi depot in 1991, far higher than the Defense Department’s 150 figure. They label the Pentagon inquiry superficial and propose handing the case to an external body. Defense officials resist but do not rule out external review.
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