First Really Important Survey of American Habits
Washington AP reports authors Mel Poretz and Barry Sinrod present The First Really Important Survey of American Habits based on polling about domestic quirks. The study finds 19 percent of Americans put sock and shoe on one foot first, varies by gender, and notes habits like shower curtain peeking, weighing, and belly button cleaning.
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Washington
Mel Poretz
Barry Sinred
Poretz
Sinred
Sinrod and
Foretz
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Foley predicts House vote to repeal Medicare catastrophe coverage
Speaker Thomas Foley said the House likely will repeal last year’s Medicare catastrophe coverage for about 33 million elderly, citing high premiums and opposition from many Republicans and some Democrats. He doubted the Oct 16 reconciliation deadline. a broader bill to curb deficits and social programs faces similar delays. Senate Finance Chair Lloyd Bentsen backs IRA deduction restoration as an alternative to capital gains tax cuts.
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Thomas S. Foley
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Foley
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Bush
George Mitchell
Mitchell
Lloyd Bentsen
Texas
Tacoma style shootout raises fears of copycat violence
In Seattle and other Northwest cities police warn of rising drug related violence after a Tacoma incident where 200 to 300 rounds were fired at a residence during a black watch barbecue. Army Ranger Bill Foulk and fellow guardsmen faced threats and returned fire. no injuries reported.
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Spokane
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Dave Simpson
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Ore
Dick Alberthal
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King County
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Bill Foulk
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Fort Lewis
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