Wright resigns as House speaker amid ethics probe
In a dramatic one hour address Speaker Jim Wright announced his resignation as speaker and from the House, clearing the way for Thomas Foley to become speaker. Wright cited end to mindless cannibalism and said he would step down once his successor is elected, likely next week, with full retirement by June.
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House ethics chair warns misconduct chaos in Capitol
Chairman Julian Dixon says charges of misconduct sweeping Capitol Hill are getting out of hand and urges House leaders to restore order. Rep. Bill Gray counters leaks from the Justice Department and reports of an FBI probe, denying personal involvement and calling for an independent prosecutor amid political timing questions. Thornburgh orders a leak probe while Gray accuses motives. Dixon notes not probing Gray and cites possible political aims behind disclosures.
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Americans pay tribute to Claude Pepper at state memorial
Pepper, 88, long champion of the elderly, lies in state at the Capitol Rotunda as leaders and colleagues honor his life. The Florida Democrat, a veteran lawmaker and advocate for social security, died Tuesday and will be buried in Tallahassee beside his wife Mildred.
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Bills to slow auto insurance hikes sparks stormy debate
In Harrisburg the House Insurance Committee approved a five bill package to curb rising auto insurance rates in Pennsylvania. The plan would freeze premiums for four years and require discounts for anti theft and passive restraint devices while giving the state insurance commissioner power to modify rate requests. Opposition from Republicans centered on who sets rates, with Democratic leaders defending the measure amid a heated committee meeting.
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Delaware
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Complaint filed over closing of Hill View Manor
Citi zens Against the Closing of Hill View plans a complaint against the county over the proposed sale of Hill View Manor. Attorney Daniel Herman says the suit covers the general issue of the sale while a separate Sunshine Law challenge by Louis Iovanella seeks to halt removals pending review. Depositions of Commissioner Wendell Wagner and Hill View administrator Mary Lou Corsi were taken as part of discovery.
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Obituary Notices for Several Residents Named in Ohio Florida and Pennsylvania
June 1 1989 notices list Jerry Benes 69 of Sylvania Ohio Mrs John Brann 79 of Cocoa Beach Florida Grant E Lutz 75 of 207 Knox Ave and Alfred H Pacella 72 of North Versailles Pennsylvania among residents memorialized with brief biographical details and ages read at local services.
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