Sex scandal charges grow at Capitol Hill fingered by Gardner
Colleen Gardner alleges male staffers were pressed to have sex with lawmakers and says tape recordings exist detailing coercive acts by Rep. John Young. The report names Sen. Gravel and Reps. Hays and Gray amid broader accusations, all deny criminal wrongdoing. Gardner cites coercion and fear of Saturday rotations as staffers feared working alone with Young.
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Syrians Advance in Lebanon Reach Near Sidon and Beirut
Syrian troops overran two guerrilla bases 14 miles from the Israeli border in Arkoub Lebanon aiming to open a supply route to hills above Sidon. Palestinian sources say Syria seeks to control South Lebanon to halt raids by Al Fatah and other groups.
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Inside Today’s Punch of News and Columns
Middletown area columns include Ann Landers editorials Heloise advice and local vital statistics. Want ads highlight markets and daily briefs from Crone County to state headlines.
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Senate weighs massive tax bill to extend cuts
The Senate moves to vote on a sprawling 1 700 page tax bill that would extend federal income tax cuts set to expire July 1 and limit wealthy taxpayers avoidance schemes. If not extended, a family of four earning 6 000 a year would face a 245 increase, with other typical households also facing rises. Ford is not expected to veto despite smaller than requested cuts.
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Weather map shows warm humid with partial clouds tonight
Skies stay partly cloudy and warm overnight with a low near 70. A 20 percent chance of rain and possible thundershowers exist tonight. Tuesday brings a high near 90 and a 40 percent rain chance. Yesterday's high was 90 and overnight low 70.
Utah Congressman Howe Arrested In Call Girl Sting
Rep. Allan T. Howe 48 was arrested in Salt Lake City after police say he propositioned two decoy prostitutes. Howe calls the incident a setup and says he has not been charged. Police report names eight officers involved. Howe allegedly offered $20 for sex acts and described the proposition as “interesting.”
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Hays silent on overdose after medical update
Rep Wayne Hays remains silent on the overdose that led to hospitalization four days earlier. Dr Richard Phillips said the 65 year old Democrat is back to normal and improving though the cause remains unclear whether the act was intentional or accidental.
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