Florida shuttle countdown to longest NASA flight begins
The countdown started for NASA's longest shuttle mission aiming telescopes at hundreds of celestial objects from the Moon to a distant quasar 10 billion light years away. Astronauts will measure ultraviolet light from the Moon quasar and up to 600 intervening objects to study universe evolution. Liftoff is planned for Thursday morning.
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City furloughs workers for a day in Washington
The District of Columbia furloughs about 32,000 municipal workers for one day as part of Mayor Marion Barry’s plan to save $70 million. The measure aims to cut payroll costs and secure wage givebacks from officers by year’s end.
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Towns rally to keep military bases open in base closure plan
The draft Pentagon list targets bases in Texas, Mississippi, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, with Alabama’s Fort McClellan facing a third closure attempt. About 8,000 jobs are at stake as officials vow to fight the recommendations before the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.
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Military shrinkage plans target multiple bases nationwide
The memo lists proposed consolidations and closures across the Army Navy and Air Force. Fort Chaffee Fort Eustis Bayonne New London Kirtland Hanscom Lakehurst White Oak Kirtland and other facilities are eyed for reduction.
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Federal push targets deadbeat parents in government
President Clinton to sign an executive order to tighten child support collection by federal agencies. It requires cross checking state lists with payroll files, speeds garnishments, and designates a point person in agencies to handle complaints. The plan also studies expanded actions and may prompt legislation.
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