Pentagon over buys billions in unneeded spare parts
The General Accounting Office told the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee that the Pentagon purchased billions in spare parts that would never be used. Officials inflated requirements and awarded contracts for unneeded items, with unrequired parts totaling 34 billion dollars in 1988 of a 103 billion dollar inventory.
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Libya’s Mustard Gas Plant Faces US Questions
US officials say Libya’s chemical weapons facility near Tripoli is operational producing limited mustard gas and nerve agents. Baker to be questioned in House testimony while Scowcroft declines comment. Libyan capability seen as aiding a broader push for a global ban amidst limited production levels.
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Mail service hike: huge postage increases proposed
The U S Postal Service proposed raising all mail classes with a five cent first class hike to 30 cents and billions more in second and third class mailing costs. The plan, facing a 1.6 billion dollar loss, would generate about 7 billion annually and awaits Rate Commission review before final approval by the Board of Governors. Business groups oppose, warning higher prices will hit advertisers banks insurers and manufacturers. Postmaster General Anthony M Frank announced the plan at a press conference.
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Elizabeth Taylor pushes 600 million AIDS aid bill on Capitol Hill
Liz Taylor headlines a Capitol Hill push for a 600 million emergency AIDS aid package. Senators Kennedy and Hatch unveiled the bipartisan bill and Taylor testified at a House hearing, urging direct city and state support for AIDS care and prevention. The plan allocates 300 million to 13 cities and 300 million to states, targeting hospitals overwhelmed by AIDS.
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Republicans renew fight over elderly work rights in Social Security
Congressional Republicans press a 25 year old rule change to allow more older Americans to draw full Social Security while continuing to work. The proposal faces a Democratic controlled House and Senate with Bush administration mostly sidelined. The earnings limit would let 62 to 70 year olds earn more before benefits are cut, with specifics at 6 840 dollars for ages 62 63 64 per year and 1 for every 3 earned over 89 360 after 65.
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