Celebrities Elevate Advocacy at Capitol Hill in Media Era
Actress Cheryl Ladd visits a House building to urge end to child abuse with lawmakers present. Lauren Hutton and others note star power as a tool to gain attention, media coverage, and public awareness for social issues including violence against women and homeless veterans.
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Gambling ban in S C stands up to court challenge
The U S Supreme Court refused to intervene as South Carolina prepares a July 1 video gambling ban, a $2.8 billion annual industry. Jaytime Distributors & Amusement Co sought review of the referendum process. the state Supreme Court earlier struck down the referendum but upheld the ban.
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Interest rates fall in auction on Treasuries
The Treasury sold 8.5 billion dollars of three month bills at a discount rate of 5.620 percent, down from 5.645 last week, and 7.5 billion dollars of six month bills at 5.745 percent, down from 5.765. The three month rate was the lowest since February 14 and the six month rate the lowest since January 31.
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