Mail service tops constituent complaints in Congress survey
An informal sampling of 15 lawmakers finds four report mail about the Postal Service as the leading issue from constituents. Others say it may be the top concern, though no precise statistics are available.
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Arafat Returns With Syria Peace Plan Amid Lebanon War
Heavy fighting shatters cease fire as Yasir Arafat returns from Damascus with a Syrian peace proposal. Police report 219 killed and 341 wounded in 36 hours and 34 bodies recovered. Plan calls for Syrian troop withdrawal, a military coordinating body, cease fire renewal, new president election, army reunification, and reforms ahead of Jumblatt talks.
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Patty Hearst Facing Malnutrition Amid Health Concerns
Redwood City California AP Patricia Hearst is reported to be suffering from malnutrition. Doctors consider procedures addressing a large blister on her right lung as part of her treatment plan.
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Oil and gas men urge legislature leave regulation with RRC
Texas' TIPRO urges the legislature to keep natural gas regulation with the Railroad Commission rather than moving it to the Public Utilities Commission. W. E. Turner testifies before a House State Affairs subcommittee, arguing the RRC understands the industry better.
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Lawsed Loan Firms Charged With Sex Bias
The Justice Department sues Jefferson Mortgage Corp of Cherry Hill New Jersey and Prudential Federal Savings and Loan Association of Salt Lake City Utah for sex discrimination in mortgage lending. The suits allege women face stricter income standards and alimony or child support are ignored, with Prudential also not considering such income. Pottinger said actions could expand to other lenders in 12 states.
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