Congress Attacks Affirmative Action in Washington
The article reports a sweeping GOP led push against affirmative action programs, detailing a 381 to 44 vote to scuttle a minority ownership initiative, sparsely supported by Democrats. It notes potential California ballot measures, a looming Supreme Court ruling, and a Gingrich backed agenda targeting preferences. The piece cites scholars and groups arguing for a colorblind federal system and outlines potential political repercussions nationwide.
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Senate
Bob Dole
Institute For Justice
William Mellor
U S led force gathers off coast of Mogadishu
The United States led coalition off Mogadishu readies to remove remaining UN peacekeepers and confront any threat. Lt. Gen. Anthony C. Zinni says the plan relies on force if needed, though he doubts Somalia faction leaders will risk direct clash. The force includes 23 warships 0 aircraft 14 000 personnel and air assets like AC-130 Harrier and Cobra helicopters.
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State police probe U S 40 accident
Maryland State Police investigated a two vehicle crash on U S 40 near Pleasant Walk Way shortly before 8 am Thursday. An unknown number of patients were taken by ambulance to Frederick Memorial Hospital and Nashington County Hospital in lagerstown. No further details were available at press time.
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Pleasant Walk Way
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Nashington County Hospital
Lagerstown
Central Farm
Woman Charged With Prostitution In Frederick
Frederick City Police arrested Kimberly Michelle Few 34 of Motter Avenue on North Market Street on prostitution and lewdness charges. Few was arrested by the tactical unit and released on her own recognizance.
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Kimberly Michelle Few
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Ms. Few
Victor the lobster returns to Seaside Aquarium display
The 28 pound Victor, once a Seaside Aquarium celebrity after a Safeway manager donated him to be saved from dinner, was injured in a robbery attempt last September when a thief dropped him. He died from those injuries and has been stuffed and put back on display.
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Victor
Seaside Aquarium
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Declassification of Early Spy Satellite Photographs
Vice President Al Gore will announce at CIA headquarters the declassification of early spy satellite photos from the 1960s. The CIA will publicly release four images as environmental researchers gain access, marking the first declassification since the 1960s satellite program began.
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Clinton
U.S
al Gore
CIA
Urgent Black Box Upgrades Sought by NTSB
Federal safety investigators urge costly upgrades to airliner flight data recorders. NTSB recommends upgrading early Boeing 737s this year and extending the program to nearly all aircraft in production by 1998. Chairman Jim Hall says it is a chance to advance aviation safety and provide the traveling public with current technology for accident investigation and prevention.
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Washington
National Transportation Safety Board
Jim Hall
GOP plan ends free school meals in new welfare push
House Republicans move to abolish national school lunch and breakfast programs and disband related nutrition and day care initiatives. The bills would return funds to states in three block grants and end guaranteed free or reduced price meals for poor children. WIC program requirements would be transferred to state control and national nutrition standards dropped.
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House
Congressional Committee
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Pentagon shuts eight overseas bases in new closure round
The Defense Department ends operations at four German facilities and reduces two more there. Sigonella Italy and a naval support facility in Antigua are also downsized or abandoned. Each site has under 1,000 personnel. Perry to unveil closure list next week, with final approval by July 1.
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Army
Gordon Sullivan
Defense
William Perry
Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission
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