04 Feb 1987
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1987
Page
1
Dennis Conner, the skipper who lost the Cup in 1983, swept Koo Kaapurrra III in four races to reclaim Old Glory. Tom Whidden praised the boat and sailors as thousands watched the celebration along Fremantle harbor.
The Senate approved raising the interstate speed limit to 65 mph in a multibillion highway bill while the House has rejected a higher limit. A conferece to resolve the 55 mph vs 65 mph clash looms as lawmakers debate mass transit funding and highway aid. Sen. Quentin Burdick says the higher limit may be used as a bargaining chip.
Washington The House attempted a swift pay raise move while voting it down to avoid immediate effect. If blocked, opponents may sue to halt the raise that would boost pay for Congress and top officials by about 12000 dollars, with constitutional quirks leaving judges potentially paid nonetheless. The maneuver aimed to pass by deadline while letting members vote no on record amid Senate opposition arguing the rich don’t need the money.
Federal officials push sizable pay hikes for judges with district judges set at 89500 and Supreme Court associate justices at 110000. Paradoxically, judges who may rule on the raise could still receive the increase, as constitutional limits on lowering salaries may be challenged before the March 1 effective date.
Washington weighs options as the United States boosts military power in the eastern Mediterranean amid a deepening hostage crisis. Officials debate escalating force against Beirut and possibly Iran, while diplomatic avenues falter after the Iran arms affair.
Gary Geren Lutt reports the IRS plans two new forms to accompany the W-4, easing withholding for simple cases and aiding those with complex incomes. Officials say outcomes will resemble the current form, no need to resubmit 1987 forms. A Cooley Business Forms representative mocks the new three-form choice.
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