Budget near approval in Congress for 1990 spending plan
Congress stands one vote from final passage of a 1.165 trillion dollar fiscal 1990 budget that trims Pentagon outlays, boosts domestic programs, and adheres to a White House budget pact. The Senate was set to act as the House approved the package on a 241 to 185 vote, aiming for May adoption.
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Washington
UPI
Congress
Pentagon
Bush
Senate
House
Ronald Reagan
Gramm- Rudman
White House
Leon Panetta
D-Calif
Panetta
Inflation jumps 0.7 percent in April amid energy rise
The UPI report notes a 0.7 percent April inflation increase driven by higher energy costs including a record 11.4 percent gasoline rise. Annual CPI up 8.1 percent, yearly inflation at 6.6 percent, marking the largest rise in over two years. Economists warn energy swings influence the outlook while core gains remain subdued.
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Washington
UPI
Labor Department
Financial Markets
Federal Reserve Board
Department
Donald Ratajczak
Georgia State University
SVCC 23rd Commencement Draws 110 Graduates
Sauk Valley Community College held its 23rd commencement with 110 graduates receiving diplomas and 270 degrees conferred. About 1,000 attendees filled the gym as Sandra Cisneros served as commencement speaker, noted by Virginia Thompson Ph.D.
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Virginia Thompson
of Sauk Valley Community College
Sandra Cisneros
Roberta Holloway
University of California At Berkeley
Illinois education funding bill passes House boosts income tax
Illinois House approves an 18.4 percent income tax increase for two years to fund schools and cities. Madigan backs the plan, saying it helps local districts including Ashton District 275 which could gain about 87,730 over two years. Amboy and other districts anticipate funds for maintenance, roof work and asbestos removal while awaiting Senate action.
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Illinois
Ashton
Greg Sawka
Michael J. Madigan
Madigan
Sawka
Michael McDermott
Springfield
Ashton Education Association
Sanka
Amboy
George Steffen
Steffen
Senate
Dixon
Mount Morris
Oregon
Lee Center
Anti-drug boss takes hard line with sports
Washington. Federal anti drug director William Bennett told sports executives and players union officials that professional athletes must be drug free. He aims to raise standards across leagues, praising initial talks but opposing overly harsh penalties. Bart Giamatti echoed shared views yet questioned the need for Bennett’s toughest penalties.
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Washington
UPI
William Bennett
Bennett
Bart Giamatti
Giamatti
Children Fire Safety House planned for Dixon area
Dixon Lions Club will host Pancakes in the Park on June 4 at Lowell Park to raise funds for a two story Children’s Fire Safety House for the Dixon Fire Department. Fire Chief James Hill describes a 20 minute classroom lesson followed by a live drill inside a mobile home with smoke to teach exit strategies and escape plans for students from kindergarten through fourth grade. Six Dixon firefighters have been trained to teach others how to use the safety house.
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Rock River Valley
Dixon Area
Lions Club
Lowell Park Pavillion
Dixon Noon
Robert Gingras
Dixon Fire Department
James Hill
Hill
Gingras
Dixon
Jerry Pauser
SVCC
Lions Clubs
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