Congress may revive weak civil rights power
Senator Simon predicts Congress will restore federal civil rights enforcement weakened by the Grove City ruling. He cites support from Kennedy and Dixon, plus 45 senators, as evidence of momentum to allow penalties beyond individual programs. He notes earnings gaps persist and Title IX impact supports stronger enforcement.
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High Court
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Grove City debate pits Kennedy civil rights bill against GOP
The text notes strong sentiment that federal funds should not go to agencies or schools with discrimination patterns. Last week two House committees approved Grove City reversal measures as the Reagan administration and Senate conservatives oppose Kennedy's bill.
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Grove City
Reagan Administration
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Police seize 13 tons hashish from Lady Sherrell at Lockeport
Public police raid at Lockeport wharf nets 13 tons of hashish valued at about 174 million and six armed suspects, all believed American, taken to Yarmouth jail. The seizure concluded a 19 month undercover operation with 60 RCMP and US DEA agents.
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U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
Miami
Boston
Tax plan could cost average itemizers nationwide
Reagan's proposed tax overhaul would lift the average itemizing family’s tax burden by about $927, with state and local tax deductions repealed. The CRS study, requested by the Joint Economic Committee, also notes offsets from proposed rate cuts and cites potential $12 billion annual revenue loss for states. It highlights how energy-rich states may export tax burdens via mineral taxes.
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Reagan
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Wyoming
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Record hurricane kills thousands in Bangladesh coastal districts
The hurricane from the Bay of Bengal left at least 1,464 dead in Bangladesh with thousands missing and 50,000 families homeless. Urirchar island was wiped out, and Sudharam alone saw about 1,000 fatalities. Officials reported 181 dead in Noakhali and other nearby areas, while 6,000 were said missing on ravaged islands.
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Sudharam
Noakhali
Urirchar
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Feni
Hatiya
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Patuakhali
Chittagong
Ganges River
Sultan Mahmood
Air Force
Pirbakhsh
Char Clark
Mahmood
Jackson Appeals for Release of Hostages in Lebanon
The Rev. Jesse Jackson urged the release of six Western captives held in Lebanon by Islamic Holy War. He spoke during Ramadan and videotaped the appeal for distribution in Lebanon, recalling his 1983 success in freeing U.S. Airman Robert Goodman Jr. He also attended a fundraiser for Terry Anderson’s family as the group claimed four Americans and two French diplomats among held and missing.
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Jesse Jackson
Lebanon
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Syria
Terry Anderson
Middle East
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Anderson
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Benjamin Weir
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