Court holds doors open in rape trial access ruling
The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, blocked a Massachusetts law that automatically excludes press and public when underage sex crime victims testify. Justice Brennan outlined case by case factors allowing shielding of testimony to protect minor victims, while reaffirming a general but not absolute right of access to criminal trials.
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Minorities win extended voting rights act passage
Washington AP dispatch reports the House approved a 25 year extension of key enforcement provisions of the Voting Rights Act after civil rights groups pressed Congress for over a year. The measure preserves bans on discriminatory practices, extends enforcement, and aims to facilitate proving racial discrimination in court. Reagan is expected to sign, with Senate approval already in place.
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Rival savings plans surface for new high rate account
Washington AP reports rival plans for a short term savings account to pay depositors high rates comparable to money market funds. ABA and US League of Savings Associations urged regulators of the Depository Institutions Deregulation Committee ahead of their meeting next Tuesday. The order targets phasing out rate caps by 1986. Banks push hard for the option while savings lenders prefer broader powers to act like commercial banks.
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U S leans farther to Britain in Falklands dispute
The Reagan administration signals backing away from a firm push for a UN resolution urging Britain and Argentina talks. Haig cited Thatcher’s stance on sovereignty, suggesting a shift from prior neutral policy as Britain recently regained control of the Falklands. Argentina maintains war status until occupation forces leave.
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Margaret Thatcher
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Debt limit raised to fund government through Sept 30
The Senate approved a 64 billion increase in the public debt limit from 1.079 to 1.143 trillion, sending the measure to President Reagan. The stopgap bill covers the current fiscal year, with future increases anticipated. Democrats largely opposed while conservative Republicans backed the plan to avert a default.
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