Republicans gain from IRS hearings cited in fund-raising drive
The AP reports Republicans credit Senate IRS hearing coverage with boosting campaign fund-raising. NRSC officials say the issue fuels donations and letters as Trent Lott and others push anti IRS messages. Bob Kerrey argues congressional action worsens taxpayer burdens and cynicism. Individual donations to Lott's fund surged after the hearings.
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Gasoline prices rise as Lundberg survey tracks gains
Gasoline prices continue to climb with a penny per gallon rise in the two week period ending Friday across about 10,000 stations. The Lundberg Survey shows the weighted average for all grades self serve and full serve up 1.07 cents from April 10. Dealers are sacrificing margins to compete, and prices are expected to rise during spring and summer travel season amid cut crude production.
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Senators clash over scope of anti tobacco bill for Senate
United States Senators Hatch and McCain clash on anti tobacco legislation. Hatch argues the McCain plan would bankrupt tobacco firms and push cigarette prices above five dollars a pack, risking black markets. McCain defends the bill as patriotic and financially incentives for lawmakers.
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Columbia Air Purifier Restores Shuttle Mission
At Space Center Houston AP report says the space shuttle Columbia’s air purification system was repaired and back in operation Sunday. Commander Richard Searfoss praised ground support and noted the two week research mission would continue. A leaky valve had shut down the carbon dioxide removal unit Friday, risking mission disruption. Searfoss fixed it by bypassing the valve with tape and reassembling the hose, likening the fix to a car hose repair.
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Hostage Crisis Ends at McDonald’s in New Bedford
AP reports a hostage crisis at a New Bedford McDonald’s ended with 13 hostages freed by SWAT. One masked gunman was found dead inside, another fled with two female hostages to The Bronx where they were dropped unharmed. Police sought the second gunman.
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Waiter with loaded pistol spotted near Ford at restaurant
Rama Djongalaj, 38, of New York, was detained by Secret Service at Primavera in Manhattan while former President Ford dined. He faced weapons possession charges after police noted a loaded .38 caliber pistol. No threat to Ford or injuries occurred. the man was described as distraught.
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