Congress mulls Iraq attack amid urging for support
In Washington the Clinton administration seeks congressional backing for force against Iraq as Gen. Zinni warns an airstrike could come within a week. Lawmakers fret over strike type and chances of compelling unfettered U N inspections while President Clinton presses allies for a unified position.
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Babbitt under fire for casino decision
Atty. Gen. Janet Reno asked for an independent prosecutor to probe whether Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt misled Congress on the Indian casino controversy. The request seeks a probe limited to Babbitt’s testimony about the casino and not broader campaign finance issues.
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White House backs cigarette tax hike proposal
The White House endorses a Senate tobacco bill that would raise cigarette taxes by 1.50 per pack over three years and would strip industry protection from non government lawsuits. See story page 2A.
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Potholm Says People Won’t Admit Support Over the Phone
Bowdoin College professor Christian Potholm notes that polling faces bias when respondents deny support for discrimination. His forecasts had tipped Maine’s gay rights law toward a narrow win, but the measure failed at the ballot.
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City to build indoor pool at Free State High
Lawrence city commissioners moved to place a public indoor pool at Free State High School after a suite session with project architects administrators and school board members. The two to three acre site will house a family pool and a competitive pool of 25 or 50 meters with city control of hours. Six to eight weeks are needed for cost estimates and design reviews as officials pursue a cooperative city district aquatics center plan.
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School boundary plan faces three scenarios with no consensus
Lawrence school board and a three month old committee met for the first time Wednesday to review three boundary scenarios for elementary schools. Differences of opinion echoed Monday's board meeting as members agreed to study the options further.
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EPA plan to require tap water content disclosures
The EPA proposed regulations under the 1996 Safe Drinking Water Act to force water utilities to reveal yearly sources, detectable contaminants, bacteria, and potential health hazards in tap water. The plan, already piloted in San Francisco Denver and some Maryland areas, emphasizes readability with recognizable names like Roundup and aims to raise awareness of water quality.
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