Quayle Says Bush Will Veto Quota Bill On Bias Concerns
Vice President Dan Quayle said the president would veto a Senate passed job bias bill unless provisions inviting affirmative action quotas are removed. House leaders indicated possible modest changes while Democrats debated altering the measure to gain administration support.
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Bush blames Democrats for gridlock in Congress
President Bush attacked Democrats over what he called a stranglehold on Congress he blamed for rising deficits and government gridlock. At a Montana fundraiser, he urged more Republicans in Congress and pledged to seek a budget agreement with no preconditions while criticizing Democratic control of both chambers.
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Philippines quake devastates Luzon as rescue efforts surge
A powerful Philippine quake killed at least 55 and stranded hundreds in Nueva Vizcaya and Nueva Ecija. Rescue teams freed 1,800 people from collapsed buildings while 200 feeding stations fed about 77,000. Roads reopened briefly to Baguio before fresh landslides blocked routes.
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County landfill faces 60 day plan to reduce pollutants
County officials must draft a plan within 60 days to bring the landfill into compliance with its discharge permit after environmental officials noted the 20 year old facility requires improvements to reduce fecal coliform pollution. Officials attribute runoff to nearby property while expanding the site is pursued.
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Bowes Named Health Officer Move Ties Family to Frederick
Dr Bowes will relocate with his wife Paula and their 13 children to Frederick for the job. He plays double bass with Salisbury’s community symphony and aims to stay involved locally. Mitchell Hose notes 40 statewide applicants. Bowes chosen after review by state health officials. Commissioner J Anita Stup praises Bowes experience with the state health system. Dr Bell Aquino has been acting health officer since Dr Edwards departed. In Washington AP Republican Chairman Lee Atwater, battling a brain tumor, says Charles Black will be party chief spokesman until he returns full time.
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