American teen dancer earns Moscow gold honor new
Amanda McKerrow, a 17 year old Washington Ballet Company dancer, reacts to being honored after becoming the first American to win a Moscow Dance Competition gold medal. Her remarks followed a news conference at the Mann Music Center with Philadelphia officials celebrating the achievement.
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Senate Falls Short on Restoring Minimum Social Security Benefit
Washington reports the Senate rejected a bid to restore the minimum Social Security benefit, while the House approved a nonbinding resolution to keep it. Negotiations continue to reconcile the two bills as supporters warn 300,000 retirees could lose the $122 monthly minimum if cuts proceed.
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Volcker vows tight policy despite high rates
Fed Chairman Paul Volcker told Congress the central bank will maintain tight money policy to curb inflation. He said interest rates may stay high until inflation and inflationary expectations ease and did not predict when rates would fall.
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Israelis can't hack it in GM checker taxis
An Israeli importer sued Checker Cab and General Motors for defective Oldsmobile diesel engines in taxis sold in Israel. The breach of contract suit seeks about 7 million dollars from Checker and 6 million from General Motors, with claims the sale and distribution of the vehicles in Israel was virtually impossible.
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