Compromise Seen Easing Cuban Food Sales Restrictions
Congressional critics and farm-state Republicans reached a breakthrough on allowing U S food sales to Cuba for the first time in nearly four decades. The deal bars federal and bank financing and tempers presidential prerogatives, with White House concerns about foreign policy impact. The measure, tied to agricultural funding, faces ongoing House and Senate dynamics and election-year politics amid Elian Gonzalez coverage.
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Mummification offers new funeral option by Sum m um in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY AP Summum proposes modern mummification as an alternative to burial or cremation. Founder Corky Ra describes a six month preservation process using a secret formula and polyurethane layers. The nonprofit group has mummified pets and seeks its first human body as its pyramid venue promotes its ecceae spirituality.
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Californians vow to fight ruling on open primary
Supporters across California say they will press to reinstate an open style system meeting court guidelines that allowed independents to vote in primaries. They argue the Supreme Court decision blocks the will of 2 million independents and could shape the state’s 2002 governor and statewide races.
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Gas prices and rates dent consumer confidence in June
The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index slid to 138.8 in June from 144.7 in May, as rising gasoline prices and higher interest rates erode optimism about the economy. Analysts called the drop modest yet notable, with signs of deceleration ahead but no end to growth.
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House votes down bid to block gun safety pact with Smith & Wesson
House rejected Rep Hostettler's measure to bar Justice from enforcing the Smith & Wesson gun safety deal amid 201 to 196 vote. The accord requires child locks, background checks, and other steps in exchange for communities favoring Smith & Wesson and dropping suits. Hostettler vows another attempt. opponents argue the deal reduces child gun deaths.
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Elian Gonzalez Appeal Resists Return to Cuba
The Elian Gonzalez custody case advances to the Supreme Court as his Miami relatives file a last-ditch appeal to keep him in the United States until the high court rules. Legal experts say the move is unlikely to delay his potential return, with Elian aged six living with relatives in Washington and the court weigh-in ongoing on the Atlanta federal appeals ruling from Friday.
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