Meyers Funeral Seeks Justice After Housing Police Shooting
Mourners in Paterson gathered for Lawrence Meyers 16, fatally shot by a housing police officer during an undercover drug operation. Rev Al Sharpton urged peace and accountability saying those who shoot must face justice, regardless of uniform. The service at Seminary Baptist Church drew about 950 attendees.
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Upsala College to close after 102 years
Upsala College in East Orange New Jersey will shut down on May 31 after 102 years. Trustees cited 125 million dollars in debt and a drastic enrollment drop, with about 60 percent of students Black or Hispanic. Allies blamed lack of support from alumni and state, while promised aid from a Korean businessman failed due to a government ban on exporting funds to nonprofits.
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CDC warns TB patients against long travel on commercial transit
A Baltimore to Honolulu flight in 1994 infected at least three passengers and a crew member, part of six airline linked TB cases. The CDC urges TB patients to avoid long trips on planes ships trains or buses due to close-quarter spread risk.
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Fort Riley gun rampage leaves two dead at barracks
Fort Riley Kan two soldiers were killed and a third wounded in a double shooting at an Army barracks marking the second such incident at the post in under a year. One victim was believed to have been the gunman, Army spokesman Sgt. Greg Binford said. A private weapon was used and the wounded man was listed in stable condition. Officials gave few details or motive. Earlier in July a male and female soldier were shot dead after a dispute at a barbecue.
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Immunizations urged against meningitis in Minnesota outbreak
MANKATO Minn Up to 22000 people are urged to immunize after learning an 18 year old may have a meningitis related illness If confirmed it would be the ninth case linked to an outbreak that began among high school students in late January in Mankato a city of about 31000 A 15 year old boy died Feb 3 The illness is a bacterial meningitis inflammation of brain and spinal cord lining and is spread by sneezing kissing and sharing food or beverages.
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Judge backs motor voter law in first ruling
In San Jose California US District Judge James Ware rejected Governor Pete Wilson’s challenge to the motor voter law ruling federal authority to regulate elections includes voter registration. Ware ordered an implementation plan within 10 days prompting Wilson to vow an appeal and request a stay while opponents argue the law is unconstitutional without federal funding.
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Pizza thief gets 25 years to life under three strikes
Jerry Dewayne Williams, 27, of Los Angeles, was sentenced to 25 years to life after being convicted of felony petty theft for stealing a pepperoni slice from children on the Redondo Beach pier on July 30. He had prior robbery and other convictions, prompting the three strikes sentence under California law.
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Lawmakers seek safety in a balanced budget amendment
Lawmakers, led by Republicans and Democrats, push for a constitutional amendment to curb deficits, arguing it would force bipartisan action. Critics say Congress might still dodge real cuts, while advocates say the failed vote has not prevented future efforts to balance the budget.
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Amendment tally falls one vote shy
Washington Senate debate ends with the 28th amendment effort to require a balanced federal budget falling by one vote. Republicans pressed the measure to frame the 1996 elections as a fiscal showdown, knowing the outcome but renewing campaign threats.
Budget amendment bid falls short in Senate vote
The Senate failed to reach a two thirds majority for a constitutional balanced budget amendment by 2002 with 65-35 tally, later counted as 66-34. Dole switched from yes to no to allow future reconsideration. D'Amato supported the measure while most Democrats opposed it citing Social Security impacts.
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Oregon
Constitutional amendments in this century list
A compact list highlights key amendments from 16th to 27th with dates and core changes. It notes federal income tax, direct senatorial elections, Prohibition, woman suffrage, presidential term and inauguration shifts, poll tax repeal, presidential disability rules, voting age drop, and congressional pay raise limits.
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Amendment failure piles pressure on deficit plan
The rejected amendment does not ease Congress’ duty to cut spending or raise taxes to trim deficits near 200 billion dollars annually. Republicans vow balance by 2002 with or without a constitutional cap. Rat San Dato Damaniat, PORT M chair of the Budget Committee, said failure would complicate hitting that goal.
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Hatfield's No Vote Sparks Senate Rollercoaster
The Senate staged a dramatic final roll call on the balanced budget amendment. Hatfield of Oregon cast a quiet No as Gramm, missing at first, finally appeared in the aisle to vote aye. Dole and others watched while Save Our Security praised GOP foes for opposing a measure tied to Social Security funding.
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