Kennedy Pursues Confirmation With Open Mind on Abortion and Rights
President Reagan's third Supreme Court candidate Anthony Kennedy testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee stressing impartiality and adherence to stare decisis. He avoids committing on abortion rights while noting the court interprets and makes history, and discusses privacy, free speech, and civil rights law enforcement.
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Short Handed Court Split On Abortion
The Supreme Court remained deeply divided as it split 4 4 to strike down an Illinois parental notification law for minors seeking abortions. The decision upheld a lower court ruling that the 24 hour waiting period infringed teen abortion rights, with nine justices yet to participate pending Kennedy’s confirmation.
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Soviets Boost U.S. Farmers Outlook Lifts Grain Sales
The Agriculture Department reports Soviet purchases of U.S. wheat and soybeans lift export prospects for American producers. For 1987-88, U.S. wheat exports may reach a five year high around 1.45 billion bushels with prices averaging 2.45 to 2.65 per bushel.
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