Brothers Levin share bills and squash court bond in Congress
Washington reports on senators Carl and Sander Levin of Michigan, the only brothers in Congress, whose striking likeness leads to mix ups, mutual back channel work, and a lifelong rivalry tempered by deep family ties. They travel in parallel careers with similar voting records, culinary jokes, and a shared love of sports, especially squash, where they have played thousands of matches.
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Census finds more blacks educated and earning more
A Census Bureau mid decade update shows 33.5 million blacks in the U S in 1995 up from 30.3 million in 1990 with 75 percent of those 25 and over high school graduates and 13 percent holding bachelor degrees. Median full time earnings for black men were 25 350 in 1994 and 20 610 for black women, both below white peers and with small changes possibly not statistically significant.
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Pleated Relaxed Fit Fashion Must Haves
A concise guide highlights pleated silhouettes and relaxed fits as essential trends. It notes versatile pieces, ease of movement, and updated styling ideas for everyday wardrobes.
Government weighing front passenger air bag switches
The government considers extending on off switches for passenger side air bags amid concerns over 21 child deaths. NHTSA has allowed switches in trucks and sports cars with no rear seat and may extend this to front seat only vehicles or those with back seats.
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