Biden enters 1988 presidential race from Delaware
Senator Joseph R. Biden Jr. announces his bid for the Democratic nomination, leveraging a youthful image and Kennedy echoes. As chair of the Judiciary Committee and Foreign Affairs member, he seeks national breakout after Gary Hart’s exit, with $1.7 million raised in March.
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Death by own action call on Larry King show ends with gunshot
A nationally aired Larry King radio segment featured a caller from Monroe Michigan who sought to die by his own action after losing his farm. The program heard a gunshot and officials said no death was confirmed locally or by authorities.
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Courts Eye More Battles Over Disability Benefits Ruling
Washington reports expect further court fights over Social Security disability benefits after a Supreme Court decision that upheld a review procedure. Critics warn the ruling could misjudge eligibility, while supporters say it protects deserving disabled workers and maintains favorable outcomes for those truly unable to work.
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American Association of Retired Persons
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Social Security Administration
Falwell aims for mainstream PTL as he plans nine month exit
Washington Rev. Jerry Falwell says he expects to relinquish PTL control in nine months and leave a more mainstream ministry. He notes Heritage USA visitors are shifting toward Baptists Methodists and Presbyterians while Pentecostal demand declines. Falwell wants a mainstream family ministry appealing to Pentecostals and Baptists.
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Heritage USA
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IRS to expand electronic filing to professionals next year
The IRS announced a two year old electronic filing program will be expanded to professionals in parts of 14 states. The system may allow up to 20 million couples and individuals to file electronically, speeding refunds and simplifying tax payments.
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Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Lawmakers move to end Statue of Liberty fee
The House approved a measure to rescind the $1 entrance fee at Liberty Island, sending the bill to President Reagan. White House officials had not decided on signing, while the National Park Service signaled a possible willingness to concede on the statue issue amid broader reviews of fees at 72 national parks.
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National Park Service
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Morrow
Cuba Grants Exit Visas to About 350 Political Prisoners
The State Department cites increased global scrutiny of Cuban prisons as a factor in Cuba's decision to issue exit visas to roughly 350 current and former political prisoners. The move followed a humanitarian appeal by a Catholic Conference delegation that visited Havana.
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