FCC plans mandatory educational TV hours debated
The FCC chaired by Reed Hundt proposes a new rule to require stations to air a minimum weekly block of educational programming for children. If adopted, stations could pay to produce or trade hours, with terms left to market deals. Opponents cite First Amendment concerns and doubts about effectiveness. The plan aims for gradual hours growth and private sector execution.
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TV 2
Oral Communications Commis
Reed E. Hundt
Act
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FCC
Hundt
Ion
Kathryn Montgomery
Ne Center For Media Education
Andrew C. Barrett
James H. Quelle
Rachelle Chong
An Ness
Cult tied toil with deadly nerve gas plant near Tokyo
NHK says the Science Ministry site at Kamikaishiki near Mount Fuji housed chemicals and equipment to produce sarin with a power supply up to 6,600 volts, similar to a medium factory. About 30 chemists linked to the secretive cult are being sought as investigators probe plots of mass murder.
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Science Ministry
Mount Fuji
NHK
Kamikaishiki
Madison Square Garden to move cigarette ads from TV view
The Justice Department sued Madison Square Garden and won an agreement to hide cigarette advertising signs from camera view during televised Knicks and Rangers games and other events. The suit targets violations of the Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act and the case continues in other locations, spokesperson Joe Krovisky said.
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Justice Department
Madison Square Garden
Joe Krovisky
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National Basketball Association
New York Rangers
National Hockey League
Weeping Madonnas Spread Across Italy Amid Investigations
AP reports multiple reports of blood on plaster Madonnas from Salerno near Rome to Verona and Palermo within two months. A pathologist confirmed more blood on a Civitavecchia statue after safekeeping by the bishop. Prosecutors study possible fraud as thousands gather. church cautious, activists condemn.
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Italy
Civitavecchia
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Palermo
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Rocky Flats cleanup contract awarded for five years
The Energy Department awarded a five year 3.5 billion contract to Kaiser Hill Co to manage Rocky Flats cleanup in Colorado. Energy Secretary Hazel O Leary said the firm will deliver 1.2 billion in savings over the period versus prior cost estimates. The venture includes ICF Kaiser CH2M Hill and multiple subcontractors including Westinghouse, amid a history of cleanup and safety concerns.
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Energy Department
Rocky Flats
Colorado
Hazel O'Leary
Kaiser-Hill Co
Kaiser-Hill
ICF Kaiser
Ch2m Hill Co
U.S. classrooms ill equipped for 21st century tech
The General Accounting Office reports most U S schools lack infrastructure to use available computers and video. Although three-quarters report adequate devices, many lack modems, phone lines, and sufficient electrical wiring. The findings come from a survey of 10 000 schools released by Senator Carol Moseley Braun.
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Washington
U.S
General Accounting Office
Congress
Carol Moseley-Braun
D-Ill
Letterman jokes on Oscars telecast boosts ABC audience
David Letterman quipped about televised Oscars performance as cameras rolled for his Late Show audience. Despite the joke, his marquee value helped the annual Oscars on ABC attract 81 million viewers, the largest audience in over ten years.
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David Letterman
Dave
ABC
GOP Senate tax-cut showdown inches from passage
Washington AP reports Republicans push the final $189 billion five year tax cut through the House as Democrats pivot to a rival plan. Speaker Gingrich signals progress while Clinton aides hint at a veto, and a budget-balancing condition is added before effectiveness. Republicans count on minimal Democratic defections to pass.
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America
House
Newt Gingrich
Rga
Senate
Joseph Moakley
D-Mass
Dick Gephardt
D-Mo
Clinton
John Major
Clinton advisers map tougher Iran options including trade ban
President Clinton's top aides have drafted several hard options against Iran, led by Secretary of State Warren Christopher. A possible prohibition on dual use tech and on oil sales abroad is among steps. White House officials say the goal is to pressure Iran to curb terrorism and other objectionable behavior. The piece notes Iraq may be rebuilding biological weapons capacity and cites U.S. trade and oil figures with Iran as context. Christopher told the Anti-Defamation League that Iran uses terror as state policy.
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Clinton
Iran
Warren Christopher
White House
Middle East
Michael McCurry
Iraq
Christopher
U.N
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