Reagan agrees to video testimony in Iran Contra case
Former President Reagan will give a videotaped deposition in Los Angeles February 16 to answer questions from John Poindexter about Iran-Contra. Justice Department officials say they may waive executive privilege for the main questions but reserve the right to shield follow ups that probe foreign policy deliberations. Greene will rule on timing and privileges and may allow follow up questions beyond the 154 approved queries.
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Punxsutawney Phil aligns with milder February outlook
Forecasts from Punxsutawney Phil and the National Weather Service indicate above normal temperatures for February. Rockford forecaster Dale Helgerson notes winter remains but expects several degrees warmer than normal, with recent highs 58 in Rockford and 60 in Dixon setting seasonal records.
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Bush Aims $423 Million Drug Pact With Andean States
The Bush administration finalized a drug summit accord with Peru Bolivia and Colombia promising broad U S economic and military aid to curb drug trade. US will also assist in tracking illicit firearm exports and restricting chemical shipments while seeking Western aid. The four nations plan to sign at the February Cartagena summit.
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Record wholesale inflation in January driven by food and energy
The Labor Department reported a 1.8 percent jump in the Producer Price Index for January, the sharpest since 1974, with energy up 13.6 percent and food up 2.1 percent as cold weather boosted wholesale costs. Core inflation rose 0.1 percent, while economists expect a slowdown later in the year despite the ongoing oil embargo and weather effects.
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Gorbachev Baker make headway on arms control
Secretary of State James Baker reported progress toward arms control agreements with Mikhail Gorbachev and Soviet officials in Moscow. Talks covered long range missiles chemical weapons and troop reductions in Europe with debate over U S military advantages and a possible summit next summer.
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Judge orders Zion to drop religious symbols from city seal
U S District Judge James Zagel permanently enjoined the City of Zion from using its seal in its current form because it features a cross, dove and crown. The ruling, part of a combined decision with Rolling Meadows, allows ongoing Rolling Meadows case but preserves options for appeal. Mayor Adeline Geo Karis vows to take the matter to the Supreme Court if needed.
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