GOP members waver on impeachment vote
In Washington the three or four Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee waver on impeachment as evidence is seen as lacking. Key GOP figures say the case is weaker than expected while closed hearings focus on Cox firing, Nixon finances, and Cambodia bombing.
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Senate approves higher taxes for retirement fund plan
The California Senate backed SB2094 to raise taxpayer contributions to the legislature retirement system from 25 to about 35 percent of salary until 2002, plus an extra 3 million dollars yearly for three years. The bill keeps lawmakers 4 to 8 percent personal rates and expands coverage to governor and officers.
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Budget writers target removing San Francisco sewage
Sacramento based report says the conference committee of the state legislature plans a $2.3 million project within the $10 billion budget to rid San Francisco of tons of sewage waste. The plan envisions a long term disposal method and implementation steps as part of the budget package.
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Security tight at Royal Ascot amid Westminster bombing fears
Police mounted a reinforced security net around Ascot racecourse to shield Queen Elizabeth and social leaders from potential attack after Westminster Palace bombing. Officers checked streets, with helicopters overhead and patrols in cars and on foot while Parliament security was heightened.
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Search for unsinkable 13 foot boat on Baja coast tragedy
Coast Guard searches for a 13 foot Boston Whaler lifeboat used by ten Californians including Orange County figures after the Shooting Star cruiser sank in hurricane Connie waters off Baja California. Wreckage found offshore near San Benito Island includes cabin debris life preservers and an overturned small craft. Authorities question seaworthiness of wartime small craft and note past repairs and metal fittings may affect durability in offshore conditions.
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Mansfield moves to end filibuster in debt ceiling clash
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield filed a petition to invoke cloture to halt Senator James B. Allen's veto on amendments to a debt ceiling bill. Liberal forces push tax reform ideas funded by oil tax hikes as the two tracks proceed amid looming June 30 debt limit expiry.
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