Senate debate over spending bill and public works jobs
The GOP led Senate pressed toward a final vote on a spending bill to avert a federal shutdown despite President Reagan vowing to veto the measure for including 1.2 billion in public works jobs. House already approved a version with 5.4 billion for jobs, Reagan called it pork. Baker vowed to continue efforts to boost a 5 cent gas tax to fund highway and mass transit projects, while Helms sought delaying tactics.
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Howard Baker
Tennessee
Baker
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Jesse Helms
N.C
White House
House
Congress
Seven Month Old Girl Too Small for Liver Transplant
In Chicago a seven month old girl with biliary atresia is deemed too small for a liver transplant after a Minnesota hospital found her 11 pound body unsuitable. She has traveled home as doctors warn she may not survive the holidays. $287,000 has been raised for her potential transplant and funds may aid other local children with the same disease.
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Arthur Delach
Lauren Kalis
Lauren
University of Minnesota
Christ Hospital
Oak Lawn
Delach
Jamie Fiske
Bridgewater
Mass
Richard Kalis
Season of peace is time of sadness in N. Ireland
In Londonderry, families say Christmas deepens grief after killings amid the Troubles. Protestant Marlene Wilson and Catholic Maura McConomy reflect on losses from 1972 to 1981 as churches and communities seek reconciliation during a grim Christmas season.
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Londonderry
Northern Ireland
Marlene Wilson
Mervyn
Irish Republican Army
Maura McConomy
Stephen
Patrick
al Ira
Ireland
Belfast
Shankill Road
Jesus
David Blakely
Irish Council of Churches
Weather outlook shows mix of rain and snow flurries
The day will be cloudy with a 40 percent chance of precipitation. Rain may change to snow flurries in the afternoon. High near 40. Tonight and Monday bring 60 percent precipitation with possible flurries and a low around 25 and a high about 32.
Ohio incomes defy per capita trends with strong median family gains
A census based comparison shows Ohio's typical family income higher than most states while per capita income lags national levels. Northeastern Ohio data reveal a spread from $14,889 in East Cleveland to $75,001 in Huntington Valley, with Medina County’s income rising most since 1970. Local expert Edric Weld cites distribution shifts as the key.
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NODIS
Mark Sallings
Medina County
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Cleveland
Huntington Valley
Lorain County
Wellington
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Lodi
Montville Township
Lorain
Medina
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