Six bald eagles die in Wisconsin poisoning case
Six bald eagles died in southern Wisconsin last month from accidental poisoning. Federal officials have raised the reward to 25000 for information leading to arrests of those who deliberately poisoned 17 eagles since 1993 in the state’s far northwest. A muskrat carcass poisoned with carbofuran was found near the deaths and the incident marks the largest eagle killings since Endangered Species Act investigations began.
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House passes measure on unfunded mandates
Washington AP report says the Republican led House approved an unfunded mandates bill and moved toward presidential line item veto legislation. Speaker Newt Gingrich seeks quick passage to empower the president to strike specific programs from spending bills, aligning with the Contract With America to curb federal spending and size.
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Republicans push unfunded mandates cap and budget balance measure
The unfunded mandates bill would require future federal funding for many programs costing states over 50 million, with exemptions for national security civil rights and anti discrimination laws. House leaders tout big changes as they push to finish work in the first 100 days, while the Senate debates a constitutional budget balance amendment amid Democratic resistance. The bill advances to a conference committee before reaching President Clinton, who has signaled potential support. 360 to 74 votes in the House included 130 Democrats and all 230 Republicans, though concerns linger about hindering vital health safety and environmental regulations.
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Gingrich aims to pass correction bills to undo dumb acts
House Speaker Newt Gingrich plans Tuesday sessions starting in March to push 20 to 30 narrowly drawn correction acts per month that undo actions deemed unnecessary by law. He cites EPA water-treatment requirements for San Diego as an example, saying such rules are nonsensical and could be halted under suspension of the rules with Clinton endorsing the concept.
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Lugar weighs 1996 bid as NH visit looms
Indiana Senator Richard Lugar plans a New Hampshire swing this month to decide on a possible 1996 Republican presidential run. Other GOP figures weighing campaigns include Lamar Alexander who set February 28 for his formal announcement, while William Weld hinted at a field led by a governor with a W name.
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Gingrich college travel costs charged to taxpayers
Washington AP report finds House Speaker Newt Gingrich used one third of 1993 taxpayer funded trips for flights to Atlanta during the weekends he taught a course at Kenne saw State College. An aide said the trips counted as official business because he held town meetings with constituents. A watchdog criticized the arrangement as an improper blend of public and private functions, though such mingling is common in Washington.
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