House blocks Helms art censorship amendment
In Washington the House defeated a procedural move to accept Senator Helms amendment to cut federal funding for obscene art. The 264 to 153 vote blocks extending the measure to the Interior Department budget and signals a housing of dispute during negotiators over the 1990 bill.
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Senate OKs 18.6 Billion Energy Bill for Texas Supercollider
The Senate approved an 18.6 billion energy and water development appropriations package, funding the Texas superconducting supercollider. The measure includes 225 million for the project in fiscal 1990, and could allow construction to begin in Waxahachie once President Bush signs the bill.
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Senate votes to cut debate on smoking ban aboard flights
Senate voted 77 21 to invoke cloture on a proposed ban on smoking aboard all domestic airline flights as part of an $11.9 billion Transportation Department bill. The choice leaves tobacco state senators room to amend but without concessions from floor manager Sen. Frank Lautenberg.
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