Senators crush natural gas filibuster ends long stalemate
Senate leaders Byrd and Baker move to end a 13 day natural gas bill filibuster amid sharp clashes with Abourezk Metzenbaum and Mondale. The chamber adopts new rules to limit amendments and time consuming quorum calls as Muskie and Hart denounce the move. Byrd defends his actions while Abourezk protest erupts over parliamentary tactics.
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Abortion funding stalemate blocks $60 billion budget
Senate and House conferees remain deadlocked over federal abortion funding terms for Medicaid. With a $60 billion bill tied to Labor and HEW, a Oct. 12 deadline threatens paychecks and department funding. House data push rape and incest reporting limits. 50 million aid last year funded 300,000 abortions.
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FBI probes string of Diamond District thefts in New York
The FBI disclosed a six month spate of diamond thefts in Manhattan’s midtown district totaling over $3 million. Five crimes involve gem losses including three armed robberies and a dealer’s death, with cases spanning April to September and cross state lines.
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Boeing Strike Hits Production With IAM Walkout
About 24 000 IAM members walked out against Boeing Co alleging stalled talks over wages. The union demanded a 10 percent pay hike annually for three years, while Boeing offered 3 percent per year.
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