Alexander joins Hollywood bashing in 1996 GOP race
Washington reports Lamar Alexander echoes Washington blames Hollywood and itself for moral decline and lack of personal responsibility. He argues both cities share blame in undermining values guiding children, in a Wall Street Journal piece.
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Congressional kin push gay rights
Gay and lesbian relatives of five members of Congress push legislation to ban discrimination in hiring, firing, promotion and pay. The event on Capitol Hill featured Candace Gingrich and Chastity Bono, with co sponsors including Rep. Gerry Studds and Sen. Jim Jeffords.
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Lawmakers open summer fight against abortion rights
House Republicans vow a summer-long war on abortion rights as they move to reinstate a ban on abortions at overseas military hospitals and debate a new bill criminalizing procedures dubbed partial birth abortions. Rep Canady leads the measure with 29 co sponsors. Sen Smith will carry it in the Senate.
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Pig cells help monkeys cope with diabetes
A study from the University of Toronto shows pig pancreas islet cell transplants enabled diabetic monkeys to skip daily insulin for up to two years. Researchers plan small human trials later this year, though experts caution this is early, with limited human data and supply of human islet cells.
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House approves 9.5 billion extra for Pentagon budget
The House, by 300 to 126, votes a 267.3 billion military budget for the fiscal year starting Oct. 1, adding 9.5 billion over the president’s request. Republicans say senior officers favor the boost, while opponents question funding for weapons and training the military did not ask for. A restart of B-2 production is funded at 553 million.
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Wilson declares bid for president on CNN next week
California Governor Pete Wilson told backers there is no doubt he will run for president and formed the Pete Wilson for President Committee. He plans to discuss his candidacy on Larry King Live next Thursday while his staff unfurled banners in Sacramento.
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