Citizens seek federal law initiative amendment
Senator James Abourezk introduces a proposed constitutional amendment to let private citizens initiate and enact federal laws independently of Congress with a two thirds requirement to repeal or amend in the first two years and a majority vote afterward. The measure preserves veto power for the president and requires 2.45 million valid signatures from 10 states to place the proposal on a ballot.
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Aspirin as Heart Attack Preventative in Nationwide Trial
A federal study tests three aspirin a day versus placebo in 4500 heart attack patients aged 30 to 69 across 30 clinics. The double blind trial monitors liver kidney and stomach side effects with yearly reports and a three year horizon.
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Chicago
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Spain devalues peseta as government moves toward Nato
Spain's new government devalues the peseta 24 percent and seeks closer ties with the United States while the Bank of Spain fixes the rate at 87.30 per dollar. Separately, Tass accuses Robert Toth of gathering secrets for American intelligence after his Moscow stint with the Los Angeles Times. OPEC opens a two day meeting with hope of unity despite a prior price dispute, signaling no immediate price rise. In Ethiopia Eritrean refugees flee to Sudan as villages burn and guerrillas push for independence.
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