House OKs bill to limit lawsuits
The House passed a business backed measure to curb frivolous lawsuits by encouraging settlements and potting loser pays costs in some federal cases. The vote 232 to 193 split along party lines with Republican support and Democratic opposition.
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U S to fund women education in poor nations
At a world poverty summit in Copenhagen the United States pledged 100 million over ten years to boost girls literacy and primary completion in Africa Asia and Latin America. First year cost about 11.7 million administered by USAID as hunger strikers protest inside the convention center.
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One killer and weapon in Simpson trials Lange testimony
Detective Tom Lange testified that a single killer slashed the throats of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, leaving blood traces on Mr Goldman’s shoe. He disputed defense theories claiming multiple actors, a late timing, or Goldman punching an attacker, and noted similar wounds on both victims.
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Lawmakers urge antitrust probe over high cereal prices
Washington lawmakers Rep. Charles E. Schumer and Rep. Sam Gejdenson urged the Justice Department to investigate potential antitrust activity by Kellogg's General Mills Post and Quaker Oats after citing box prices up to 4.69 for Frosted Flakes and 4.49 for Raisin Bran. They claim 85 percent of cereal sales are controlled by the four firms and that 55 percent of price goes to advertising and profit. The industry counters that ready to eat cereal with milk costs 25 to 30 cents per bowl and that prices have risen less than inflation. The FTC spent a decade examining competition in the sector and found no evidence of anti competitive practices in 1982.
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Free Report Reveals Secret To Highest Home Price In Frederick MD
A free report released in Frederick Maryland shares a little known method to secure the highest price when selling a home. Call 1-800-765-7286 anytime for a free recorded message and copy of the report. Learn what most buyers hope you never read from Weichert Realtors.
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Marriage warnings backed by Washington Senate vote
The Washington Senate approved a bill to revise marriage license applications and declare spouses not property or subject to abuse, passing 33-16 mostly along party lines. It proceeds to the House, where sponsors are unclear and fate is uncertain, with opponents calling the warning label unnecessary.
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Prom Date Recalled For Sheryl Crow In Kennett Missouri
Russ Huffstutler recalls inviting Sheryl Crow to the 1978 Kennett High School prom when she was a shy freshman. He says he expected she would marry a professional, not become a Grammy winner. He describes her as a good dancer and very proper, but he did not ask her out again.
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First Alert Offers Complete Security System for 95 Dollars
A complete home security system from First Alert is priced at 95 dollars including installation. The package covers master panel, power backup, police response communicator, keypad, door or window contacts, motion detector, interior warning device, and a one year parts and labor warranty. A 24.95 monthly plan for three years, tax and permits extra, with credit approval. Call 301 670 1008 for details.
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