Congress stalls on deficit plan as adjournment looms
Washington AP reports Congress struggles to finish a three year, 74 billion deficit reduction package amid House Senate standoffs. Negotiators agreed on 60 billion in spending cuts and 14 billion in taxes, with Superfund tax contentious. Also approved a 368 billion omnibus spending bill to fund government for nine months and extend benefits for the Gander crash victims.
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Waite heads to Beirut to press Christmas hostage resolve
Anglican envoy Terry Waite flew to Beirut to resume talks on freeing four American hostages. He hopes a Christmas gesture of peace may persuade Islamic Jihad captors as Kuwait refuses to release 17 convicted bombers. The four Americans include Terry Anderson and Lawrence Jenco, held six to twelve months, with two more Americans missing.
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Consumer prices rise in November driven by food and fuel costs
The Labor Department reports a 0.6 percent jump in the Consumer Price Index for November led by higher beef, meat and gasoline prices. While food costs rose 0.7 percent and fuel costs 0.7 percent, analysts caution the surge reflects temporary factors and underlying inflation remains subdued, with full-year 1985 pace near 3.6 percent.
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First woman receives artificial heart in Minnesota
Mary Lund, 40, the first woman to get the artificial Jarvik-7 heart, shows responsiveness to doctors on day two after implantation. Officials say she has a better than 59-50 chance of survival as she answers questions and demonstrates limb movement while a breathing tube limits speech.
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Forbes Power in City Hall Emerges from Ward Deals
In Cleveland, Forbes rose as a power broker while mayors ceded authority and councilmen traded votes for ward improvements. Lynch notes Forbes shaped city policy, backed by business support and a campaign chest, while Voinovich avoided direct clashes. Forbes thrived as opportunities appeared and remained central to city hall.
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