Tobacco policy stalls as Congress returns to reform
Supreme Court ruling blocks current tobacco regulation prompting swift but wary revival by anti smoking lawmakers. Senator John McCain voices doubt about overcoming tobacco industry power, while Representative Henry Waxman reintroduces FDA regulatory authority bill, aiming for a Senate vote.
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Social Security earnings limits face possible repeal in 1996
In a presidential election year, lawmakers from both parties push to remove the earnings penalty on Social Security benefits for seniors aged 65 to 69. A House-approved bill aims to scrap the earnings limit for about 800,000 retirees, signaling momentum toward broader change.
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Pope visits the birthplace of Jesus
Pope John Paul II began a prayerful pilgrimage to Bethlehem in the West Bank, greeting by Yasser Arafat and Palestinian leaders. The frail 79 year old pontiff drew strong political messages about Palestinian statehood during the reception by clerics, diplomats and officials.
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Clinton pleads with India Parliament on nuclear arms
President Clinton addressed India's Parliament in New Delhi urging a retreat from nuclear weapons, calling for renewed peace talks with Pakistan. He warned that a nuclear standoff is dangerously close and noted past near misses between the United States and the Soviet Union. The nuclear and Pakistan sections drew mostly silence from lawmakers.
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