Justice Dept may seek to reverse some busing orders
The Justice Department signaled it may ask courts to dismantle court ordered desegregation busing in major cities. It opposed mandatory busing as a remedy and said it could support modifications if a district seeks changes. Potential reopenings cited for Boston St Louis Cleveland Memphis Detroit and Denver.
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U.S
William Bradford Reynolds
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Boston Globe
Ian Forman
Boston
Feds warned unprepared for major electrical crisis
GAO study requested by Rep. Berkley Bedell finds federal and state programs insufficient to handle wide scale power disruptions from war sabotage or terrorism. It cites vulnerability of power grids, potential year long rationing, and cites attacks on facilities as warning signs.
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Washington
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GAO
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Berkley Bedell
Iowa
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Vancouver Island
Canada
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Minnesota
Robert Kupperman
Center For Strategic and International Studies
Georgetown University
United States
Trade deficit climbs to record 7.1 billion in August
The United States posted a record 7.1 billion merchandise trade deficit for August as imports rose 20.2 percent to 24.6 billion while exports fell 2.9 percent to 17.5 billion. Commerce officials warned the yearly deficit could top last year’s 39.7 billion as demand firmed.
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UPI
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Department
David Lund
Lund
Ambush Kills PLO Official as Israelis Leave West Beirut
In Lebanon's Bekaa Valley a 30 member ambush killed Abu al Walid a central committee member of Al Fatah. He died hours after being taken to Damascus hospital, with no immediate claim of responsibility. Israel pressed to keep a presence in Beirut as U S Marines prepared to deploy.
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Syria
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London
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U.S
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Taxes Rise Admonition Aligns With Economic Forecast
An editorial mocks the idea of betting on tax increases as inevitable, arguing tax policy will trend upward amid fiscal pressures. It frames taxation as a stable, unavoidable expense in long term planning.
Nutrition study shows social habits drive Americans' food choices
A 1978 79 government funded report finds Americans claim concern for nutrition yet rely on daily life habits. Despite 71 percent stating high concern, correct nutrition answers are near guessing. The study groups households into five eating profiles and says better information unlikely to change habits.
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Food Policy Group
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Agriculture Department
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