Administration backs bill banning smoking in public buildings
The Clinton administration endorsed a plan to ban smoking in all public buildings, from taverns to hardware stores, arguing it could save tens of billions yearly. The measure faces resistance from the Tobacco Institute while supporters cite public health gains and broad legislative backing.
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Abortion Providers Seek Court Block On Pa Law
Six Pennsylvania abortion providers filed for an emergency court order to delay the law’s 24 hour wait and parental consent requirements while challenging its constitutionality. They say enforcement would cause irreparable harm and hinder access for many women seeking abortions.
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Hutchison pleads innocent amid bomb threat at Fort Worth trial
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison pleads innocent to felony ethics charges on opening day of her trial in Fort Worth. A bomb threat forced evacuation of the Tarrant County Center, delaying proceedings for two hours as nine floors were cleared. The threat, unrelated to Hutchison, was called into the County Auditor’s Office at 7:55 a.m. and emergency measures were enacted.
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Discovery drops satellite experiment mission in Mars orbit try
NASA's Discovery mission to deploy the Wake Shield Facility failed to reach required stability after glare and radio interference. The crew faced a failed guidance sensor and debate over releasing the disk, with Monday as NASA's last chance before the shuttle return. President Clinton visited Mission Control in Houston and praised U.S.-Russian space cooperation during the setback. The Wake Shield Facility aimed to grow high quality films for advanced electronics but may be left aboard the shuttle.
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Critics blast military spacecraft as obsolete relic of Cold War
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla America’s Titan 4 rocket launched a 1.3 billion mission carrying Milstar a new military communications satellite. Critics say the post Cold War need is questionable while some lawmakers question the cost and strategic value amid NASA shuttle activity overhead. Milstar costs 1 billion rocket and launch 290 million with scale back following congressional request.
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Tax Guide Promises Clarity on Tax Deferred IRA
A bank ad touts tax deferred Individual Retirement Accounts and a free Tax Guide. It suggests deductions from current taxable income and offers a toll free number 1 800 366 BANK to obtain a copy and learn more about IRAs.
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