Bush backs federal pay hike while pressing for vote
President Bush endorsed the large pay raise for Congress and top federal officials, urging lawmakers to vote before the Feb 8 automatic increase. He defended the plan amid public outcry and tied support to limiting outside speaking fees, while reiterating opposition to an unconditional minimum wage rise without a training wage. He said the ball is in Congress’ court and signaled flexibility on wage strategies.
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Mount Morris Puts Financial Plan in Mail
Mount Morris School District outlines a two year plan to close the junior high slash 108000 and seek a 25 cent tax increase to raise 67000. The district aims to meet short term needs while preserving educational quality and may pursue mergers or further cuts if needed. The board approved the plan with a dissenting member.
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NASA marks Challenger anniversary with silence
NASA observes the Challenger anniversary with 73 seconds of silence at Kennedy Space Center. The disaster on January 28, 1986 killed seven astronauts and boosted protests against the militarization of space. Demonstrators, led by Bruce Gagnon, plan to rally at the shuttleport as NASA lowers flags and resumes flights with Discovery and Atlantis missions.
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City tightens trash rules and targets nine properties
Dixon Mayor James Dixon announces nuisance abatement orders for nine Dixon properties amid junk at curbs and abandoned vehicles. Some parcels are cleaned, others remain. street crews will add pickups, while potential towing of unlicensed public vehicles increases enforcement.
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Kemp plans rapid push on home ownership and HUD reform
Former Rep. Jack Kemp told the Senate Banking Committee he will push to expand home ownership, especially for the poor, and suggested using tax code incentives to advance housing goals without new revenue. He called homelessness a national tragedy and pledged full funding for key anti homelessness measures, while protesters from the Community for Creative Nonviolence disrupted the hearing.
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Baker sworn in as Secretary of State in second ceremony
President Bush lauded James Baker in a White House East Room oath ceremony witnessed by Chief Justice Rehnquist and about 200 guests. Baker, 58, pledged to be Bush's top foreign policy adviser as Scowcroft and other aides looked on, marking the 61st secretary of state amid a stream of lawmakers and officials.
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Bush says former boss not cashing in on office
President Bush defended Ronald Reagan's post-presidency earnings, noting a long tradition of presidents writing memoirs and accepting fees. He cited past president Ulysses S. Grant and said the idea of Reagan 'cashing in' is neither new nor inappropriate.
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