Four Texans indicted in Britain bribery inquiry
Four Texans including Texas House Speaker Billy Wayne Clayton and three others face a six count federal indictment in Houston. They are charged with wire fraud conspiracy and racketeering tied to an undercover FBI sting aimed at organized crime labor racketeering and political corruption in the Southwest.
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Court allows suit over birth defects in wrongful life case
In a precedent setting ruling an appeals court upheld Shauna Temar Curlender a two year old with Tay Sachs rights to sue two laboratories for negligence in testing parents for carriers. The decision recognizes the child exists and suffers due to others negligence and allows her parents to claim damages for emotional and financial loss.
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Congress OKs 613.6 Billion Dollar 1981 Balanced Budget
Congress approves a 613.6 billion dollar balanced budget for 1981 four weeks late. The plan includes 153.7 billion for defense and aims to cut domestic programs to fund the military rise. House and Senate votes show broad partisan support despite recession fears and upcoming fiscal battles.
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Rationing plan moves toward approval in Congress
President Carter's gasoline rationing plan, aimed at easing an oil shortage with a coupon system, advances to Capitol Hill under new rules. If adopted, a 20 percent shortfall would trigger a federal program distributing coupons to 153 million vehicles, costing billions annually and reshaping who benefits from scarce fuel.
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Senate fights over fair housing bill and timetable
Senate action on the House passed fair housing bill stalls amid conventions and election calendars. A Senate Judiciary subcommittee advanced a version but hinges on staff compromises and possible preference for the White House backed House measure. The bill strengthens enforcement of the 1968 law, allowing HUD to file complaints with a Justice Department judge and seek remedies up to ten thousand dollars.
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