Open conference on tax bill marks new transparency era
In a rare public session, members from the House Ways and Means and Senate Finance committees hear a draft of the tax bill with a stenographer recording every word. An audience of lobbyists and Treasury officials sits nearby as changes are debated openly, signaling reform. Mexico floats peso after 22 years at 12.50 per dollar, easing foreign exchange and potentially boosting competitiveness and tourism.
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Scientists still predict eruption at La Soufriere
Smoke and ash billow from La Soufriere as scientists including Haroun Tazieff and John Tamblyn warn of a major eruption within three to four days. After Monday’s summit explosion, hundreds of tremors continued for two days. authorities evacuated 72,000 people and later allowed returns to daylight farming with danger-zone risk.
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Elizabeth Ray says she wouldn’t repeat
Elizabeth Ray, former secretary to Wayne Hays, says she would not repeat her actions if given another chance as reports surface that Hays plans to resign from Congress. Her remarks, given amid a political scandal, reflect on the Ohio congressman's 14-term career and Ray's own shifting public image.
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Maverick Assemblyman Meade Regrets Political Exit
Ken Meade a liberal maverick in the California Assembly says he is sorry he left politics. The 37 year old former UC quarterback and lawyer from Berkeley district announced he would not seek re election after clashes with leaders and a 1975 floor tie protest. McCarthy later relaxed dress rules as ties faded but Senate still requires semi formal attire on the floor.
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Lebanon peace plan nears agreement ends 17 month conflict
Middle East negotiators report leftist and rightist factions close to an Arab League plan to end Lebanon’s civil war. The proposal foresees a ceasefire, phased troop withdrawals, and demilitarized zones patrolled by 2300 Arab peacekeepers in Beirut. Arafat reportedly endorses the plan as Syria signals support and awaits final wording.
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California High School Graduation Reading and Math Test Approved
The California Assembly passed AB3408 requiring high school students to prove reading writing and basic math skills before graduation with 1981 as the first year of implementation. The bill moves to Governor Brown for approval. Mars Viking 2 readies to join Viking 1 on the Martian surface as landing plans are finalized.
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Tear gas rounds out Louisville antibusing protests
United Press International reports tear gas dispersed antibusing protesters in Louisville on Preston Highway near Southern High School as about 1,000 demonstrators marched. Six arrests occurred, amid a larger pattern of desegregation protests across Ohio and Cleveland planning an order appeal.
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California wine to undergo arsenic testing
Sacramento reports that California wines will be tested for dangerous arsenic levels. Health Department director Dr. Jerome Lackner notes tests will include a cross section of brands from grape growing areas. Wisconsin researchers reported some domestic wines from California and New York contained four times the arsenic allowed in drinking water.
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