Congress to take up $15 billion recession relief bill
After a 10 day recess Congress resumes work on a $15 billion money bill funding unemployment programs and other aid for millions hit by the recession. A Thursday dispute delayed final action on the measure as lawmakers seek passage.
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States Allow Prayer In Schools And Silent Time
The New Hampshire legislature passed a law to permit voluntary recitation of the Lord's Prayer in public schools while Connecticut moves to require an optional period of silent meditation at the start of the school day. Both measures aim to address school prayer amid ongoing federal questions.
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Joint Apollo Soyuz flight approved for July launch
Washington reports NASA and Soviet space officials sanctioned the planned July joint manned mission. Two Soyuz cosmonauts and three American astronauts will launch July 15 and dock after two days for joint experiments before separate landings on July 21 and 24 respectively. Crew includes Stafford Brand and Slayton.
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Secret funds across 28 agencies total 70 million a year
A Library of Congress study found 28 federal agencies can spend 70.5 million annually without congressional accounting. Funds include a 50 million President’s special authority account and 15 million across defense accounts. the FBI receives 70 thousand. Senator Schweiker says funds are unvouched and urges GAO audits and oversight. The CIA and intelligence funds are not covered. a Senate committee is reviewing intelligence agency funding.
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Carol Birch Wins Renewal of Kiwanis Nursing Scholarship
Winner Carol Birch daughter of Mr and Mrs George Birch of 410 Winona Drive has her $1,000 Ralph Kah Nursing Scholarship renewed for the Middletown Campus of Miami University this year. She received the award last year from the Kiwanis Club.
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Medical care costs labeled trouble spot by officials
The Council on Wage and Price Stability will study rising medical care costs, seen as the last major inflation hurdle. In April the CPI showed medical care up 14.5 percent year over year and 2.7 percent in the last quarter, outpacing overall price gains.
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Salks Ordered to Undergo Psychiatric Exams in Divorce Case
New York court orders child psychologist Lee Salk and his wife Kerstin to undergo psychiatric evaluations as part of their divorce and child custody battle. The Rockland County case, before State Supreme Court Justice Guy Ribaudo, involves their two children aged 13 and 7.
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