Republicans push line item veto amid unfunded mandates push
The GOP led House advances a presidential line item veto bill and an unfunded mandates reform act as part of the Contract With America to shrink federal reach. Speaker Gingrich targets Monday for the veto vote while conference talks shape a final measure sent to President Clinton for signature.
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Locals push for Navy jet basing amid Cherry Point clash
Craven County officials urge keeping 163 F A 18 Hornets at Cherry Point amid base realignment, noting resource limits and a push by Virginia official John Warner for basing at Oceana. The 1993 commission had favored Cherry Point and Beaufort, while local leaders argue for current expansion plans and personnel levels.
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BRAC panel faces March deadline with no staff
The March 1 deadline for Defense Secretary William Perry to recommend bases to close in the 1995 fiscal year looms, but the new Base Closure and Realignment Commission has yet to be staffed, with White House nominations delayed. The FBI is gathering nominees for the commission and the Senate has confirmed the chairman, former Senator Alan Dixon.
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City pledges $100,000 for preferred middle school site
Havelock commissioners raised city support to 100000 for the district’s preferred new middle school site. Earlier 25000 was allocated for water and sewer lines to a 109 acre tract on Belltown Road owned by David Rowe.
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Children Face Higher Murder Risk, Rising U.S. Homicide Rates
The Associated Press reports that the youngest generation now faces record homicide levels. A study by the Reference Bureau warns that pre-schoolers to teens are more at risk than any generation in 40 years, with minority children under four showing sharp increases since 1950.
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State House eyes broader veto powers in NC
Senate approves a veto bill by 46 to 3 and a House Judiciary panel plans to review a measure expanding gubernatorial veto authority beyond the Senate plan. Republicans seek veto over entire bills, line item cuts, and spending across accounts, with referendum possible in November to amend the state constitution.
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