Senate votes to ban mutilation of the flag
The Senate joined the House in a strong vote to ban flag mutilation while avoiding a constitutional amendment. The chamber defeated a fatal proposed addition but sent a revised bill to a joint conference with the House for reconciliation before sending it to the President.
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Health plan compromise backed amid backlash over coverage
Senate leaders endorsed a Durenberger plan to modify the health program by keeping a surtax and preserving key benefits amid criticism from the poor elderly. The White House withdrew support, and Senator Bentsen accused the administration of cowardice in backing.
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Bush hands off finger surgery as non federal case
President Bush undergoes outpatient surgery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center to remove a cyst from his right middle finger. He says the procedure is not a federal case and plans to display his scar afterward, noting the issue has troubled him for years.
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Pierce urged funding aid for NYC project despite sworn testimony
HUD records released Thursday show former HUD Secretary Samuel Pierce urged an aide to arrange funding for a New York City project backed by another federal official. The documents indicate Pierce took a more active role than acknowledged in helping those seeking his aid and appear to contradict his sworn congressional testimony.
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