Republicans divided as budget fight widens rifts on Capitol Hill
In Washington the GOP fractured over spending and policy as Speaker Shuster steered Congress to approve 30 billion dollars more for roads and transit than the balanced budget deal allowed. Rep. Graham blasted the move, exposing internal party strains amid battles on taxes abortion and foreign policy.
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Alcohol’s role in violent crime remains substantial
A Justice Department Bureau of Justice Statistics report shows alcohol linked to about 37 percent of 7.7 million annual violent crimes where attackers’ substance use is known. It notes alcohol involvement in two thirds of certain attacks, high alcohol use among offenders, and large financial losses to victims, with broader trends in alcohol-related deaths and DUI arrests since the 1980s.
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Clinton moves to make foreign weapon ban permanent
President Clinton will issue a Rose Garden order to permanently bar imports of modified foreign rifles such as AK-47 and Uzi variants. The action, taken with law enforcement input, allows a 30 day appeal window and targets sport and combat uses amid ongoing debates over gun controls. It follows prior freezes and reports by the ATF on altered guns and imports.
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Clinton praised for Africa visit during Palm Sunday church
President Clinton attended Palm Sunday services and described his one day Africa trip as meaningful. The visit raised discussions of Africa symbolism and high visibility for U S diplomatic efforts.
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