White House confirms second copter in golf outing
The White House acknowledged two Marine helicopters were used for a Maryland golf trip that led to resignation of David Watkins and a reprimand for a second aide. Taxpayers will be reimbursed for both helicopters at about 2380 dollars per hour each. Senior aides offered to chip in after Watkins refused to pay the full bill. Rep Roscoe Bartlett urged release records of helicopter use.
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Pro-choice Republicans plot return to GOP platform
Washington reports that abortion rights advocates within the Republican Party are quietly preparing a 1996 comeback to remove or soften the anti abortion language from the party platform. At a closed door meeting Sen Arlen Specter and coalition groups outlined strategies to recruit pro choice delegates and influence platform drafting.
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