Huge Defense Bill Pending Looms Over Payroll for Millions
Washington AGP Congress moves toward a $117.5 billion defense bill, the largest ever, to fund fiscal year spending while risking payroll for 2.0 million personnel. Conferees close on a report with one unresolved issue, including training consolidation and benefits for families overseas.
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Torrijos Maintains Influence Over Panama's Transition
Brig. Gen. Omar Torrijos hands over a hand picked successor as Panama adopts a new president. Torrijos keeps leadership of the national guard and vows close consultation with Royo, who is elected by the National Assembly. The president will govern with moderate independence while Torrijos remains a dominant figure in a stable, left-leaning regime.
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Demetrio B. Lakas
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Cuba
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High Court to Rule on Veterans Preference in Jobs
The Supreme Court will decide if veterans' hiring preferences in government work violate equal protection for women. The issue affects 46 states and the federal government, with Massachusetts vowing to defend its law after Helen Feeney sued over being passed over. The decision could reshape federal and state hiring policies and broader tax and courtroom rulings.
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ABC Dominates Prime Time With Baseball Schedule Moves
ABC topped the week in Nielsen ratings ending Oct 8, aided by moving Happy Days Three's Company and Taxi to Thursday to accommodate baseball. The network claimed seven of the 10 most watched shows led by Three's Company and Mark and Mindy. NBC and CBS trailed with several new programs and ratings near 20.
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