Barry delays political path as rehab and indictments loom
In Washington Barry postpones any public campaign decision amid arrests and indictments. He cites recovery from alcohol and drug addiction and says plans will be announced soon while delivering a positive Capitol speech. He avoids answering questions on the eight count criminal case.
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Disabled arrested in bid to force passage of civil rights bill
Washington A House committee opened debate on a major civil rights bill amid protests in the Capitol Rotunda. The Energy and Commerce Committee approved the Americans With Disabilities Act 40 to 3 after amendments, while demonstrations and arrests highlighted pressure for prompt congressional action.
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North floated high official Iran visit to free hostages
Oliver North testified during the Iran Contra trial that he envisioned a high level U.S. official possibly Vice President Bush traveling to Iran in 1986 to address hostages. He described a memo proposing an advance trip to Iran to pave the way for such a visit while downplaying its seriousness to Poindexter.
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Flag Burning Law Review Sought by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court may grant fast review on a Bush administration request to speed up ruling on a new law criminalizing flag burning. The Justice Department urged expedited consideration and possible April 25 oral arguments to decide before July end, aiming to overturn rulings deeming the law unconstitutional.
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Ex HUD official immunity vote clears path to testify
The House Government Operations Committee approved 35-0 a measure to grant immunity to Dubms Gilliam, ex HUD deputy assistant secretary and adviser to Samuel R. Pierce Jr. Gilliam, serving 18 months for a HUD related conviction, is set to testify before the housing subcommittee in late April or early May as it probes HUD scandals during Pierce’s Reagan era. Gilliam has cooperated with the panel and immunity would shield him from prosecution based on his testimony or its fruits. a federal court must approve, with a potential 30 day delay.
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House leader says Bush support key for deficit plan
Speaker Foley says Bush backing is essential for any deficit-cut plan to pass. Rostenkowski proposes raising taxes and cutting spending, with Bush opposing tax hikes but open to negotiation. White House officials stress seriousness while avoiding full endorsement, and Foley vows to push the budget process in the House.
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