North sentencing delayed over juror bias claims
U S District Judge Gerhard Gesell postponed Oliver Norths sentencing to July 5 and set a June 28 hearing on defense claims that juror Tara Leigh King lied on a pretrial questionnaire and used crack cocaine before the Iran Contra trial. The defense argues Kings disclosed records show family members with court involvement and calls into question impartiality and trial fairness. King had admitted prior drug use but said she was sober during the 14 week trial.
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Gregg confirmed as US ambassador to South Korea
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee advanced Gregg’s nomination as ambassador to South Korea by a 12-7 vote after weeks of hearings. Critics allege involvement in aiding Nicaraguan rebels during his time as national security adviser to then-Vice President Bush. Three Democrats joined Republicans to back Gregg, including Pell Robb and Sanford. Pell urged giving the president the benefit of the doubt.
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Virginia
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South Carolina
Stealth Bomber Cost Tops Twenty Billion Before Flight
The Air Force has not flown the B-2 stealth bomber yet but faces a reported twenty billion plus in sunk costs as it nears test flight. Defense Secretary Dick Cheney defended the project after a plant visit in California, while Senator John Glenn urged suspension until actual flight proves viability. The program envisions up to 132 bombers to counter mobile Soviet missiles, with Edwards Air Force Base slated for initial test flights.
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Hatch seeks compromise on child care plan amid GOP resistance
Senators led by Orrin Hatch push a bipartisan path to merge elements of the ABC child care bill with the White House proposal. Christopher Dodd and Bob Dole back tax credits and a $400 million state grant program to improve child care, while Republicans argue against partisan framing.
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Nuts may reduce risk of fatal heart attacks find
California researchers report a six year study of 34 000 Seventh Day Adventists showing daily nut consumption lowers fatal heart attack risk to 47 percent versus never eating nuts. Co author Dr Gary E Fraser notes similar protection for non fatal heart disease and cautions findings are preliminary until replicated.
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Health benefits expansion for pregnant women and infants
The administration proposes extending Medicaid to poor pregnant women and children under six, aiming to cut infant mortality and boost long term health. Critics say it does not go far enough and governors seek more flexibility. projected cost is about 60 million dollars annually.
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Wright hints at staying in Congress if bipartisan draft emerges
Former House Speaker Jim Wright floated the possibility of remaining in Congress if a genuine bipartisan proposal from his Fort Worth district appears. Colleagues doubt his return, warning it could renew turmoil for him and the party amid ethics violations and his planned June resignation.
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