Letter bomb threat to federal judge highlights rising dangers
A package letter bomb sent to U.S. District Judge Paul Benson in Fargo, North Dakota, was detected before it reached the judge. Authorities remain unsure who sent it as threats against federal judges have risen over six years, with an estimated 400 such threats expected this year.
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Diplomat Bloch Returns Home Amid espionage inquiry
Felix Bloch, the State Department diplomat tied to a Soviet espionage probe, returned to Washington from New York and refused to comment. FBI agents and reporters swarmed him as he spoke briefly with a Vienna-born broadcaster who said Bloch would not discuss the federal inquiry or appear on camera. He has been on paid leave since June 22, with no charges filed.
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North must forfeit pension after Iran-Contra conviction
Retired Marine Lt. Col. Oliver L. North faces loss of his $23,000-a-year military pension after a government ruling, following a July 5 firing of retirement benefits and a federal judge's $150,000 fine plus 1,200 hours of community service. The case hinges on pending appeals and potential court reinstatement.
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Panel votes to ease Medicare surtax for seniors
The House Ways and Means Committee approved reducing the Medicare surtax for elderly taxpayers with income between 25 000 and 80 000 by up to 50 percent. Seniors could exit the program but would lose catastrophic health coverage and Part B protection worth about 2000 dollars a year, creating a substantial give back compared to the surtax cut.
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Lucas Defends Bid as Heflin Weighs Nomination Fate
Lucas spent nearly an hour lobbying Sen. Howell Heflin as a Judiciary Committee vote looms. Heflin said he has not decided. In separate hearings, Deb orah Gore Dean was accused of perjury over housing project influence. Proxmire said Dean lied. Congress approved a $1.6 billion budget for Congress and mail costs drew critique about mail spending.
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Correction: VCR and copier features in Highland ad
Highland Superstores acknowledges errors in the July 30 1989 advertisement. The 4 head VCR was mispriced at 247 dollars and did not feature MTS stereo. The Ricoh FT 2010 copier did not include Reduction Function as listed. We regret the inconvenience caused.
Biden criticizes Bush on drug war funding and rhetoric
Senate Judiciary Committee chairman says President Bush fuels cynicism by pushing laws already in place and not fully funding drug legislation. Biden, Joseph R. Jr., D-Del., voices concern over administration statements and policy gaps.
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