Costs of executive office reveal Pentagon comms unit spend
A summary to Congress shows the executive office spent 98.7 million dollars in fiscal 1992 on a special Pentagon communications unit to protect conversations between President Bush and White House aides. It notes some costs fall outside the White House budget and into other agencies. Missing items include security clearances and Maine coastal guard funding for presidential visits.
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Budget squeezes library's hours in evening closures
The Library of Congress will cut evening access in seven of its 22 reading rooms starting January 5. Closures will be on Tuesday and Friday at 5 p.m. and Sunday service will be eliminated from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
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Ronald Plesser Appointed to Assist Washington Officials
Ronald Plesser has been chosen to help Washington officials with unspecified duties. Details on scope, timeline, and involved agencies were not immediately released.
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Ronald Plesser
US Researchers Eye Rubber from Indian Tree Potential
Washington AP reports USDA scientists in a breakthrough study on the Indian rubber tree showing it can produce rubber in the same type of cells as commercial rubber trees. The finding suggests a potential future crop option for rubber production and hints at new agricultural avenues.
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Former volunteer says Packwood tried to gather damaging into an accuser
A former campaign volunteer said Sen. Bob Packwood called Nov 9 to seek potentially damaging information about accuser Mary Heffernan. Heffernan and other women have said Packwood made unwelcome sexual advances during his 24-year Senate career. Walters said the call followed Packwood’s admission of embarrassment and an apology for any harm.
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Illinois congressman seeks chair of veterans panel
An Illinois congressman pursues the chair of the Montgomery veterans affairs committee, aiming to lead the Hose Veterans Affairs Committee and shape policy for veterans.
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Senior lawmakers urge retroactive investment tax credit
House Ways and Means Chair Dana Rostenkowski and Senate Finance Chair Lloyd Bentsen said any new investment tax credit enacted next year should be retroactive to purchases after December 3 to spur business expansion. They noted uncertainty about proposed legislation but urged keeping today’s investments eligible for incentives.
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