Rehnquist wary of congressional questionnaire
Chief Justice William Rehnquist warns that a congressional questionnaire on judicial work risks compromising independence. He notes Grassley seeks data that could influence salaries and staffing, while urging inquiries to inform Congress without eroding independence. Grassley defends dialogue and efficiencies in the judiciary.
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Rehnquist
Charles Grassley
Grassley
Senate
Judiciary
Retiring lawmakers face lifelong pensions beyond pay
Washington AP reports that several retiring members of Congress will receive lifetime pensions of 60 percent or more of their current salaries, with at least a dozen projected to surpass 80,000 annually in 1997. Sonny Montgomery tops the list at about 106,880 yearly. Pat Schroeder and Bob Walker also face substantial lifelong benefits.
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National Taxpayers Union
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G.W
Sonny” Montgomery
Mississippi
Clinton
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Senate
Alexandria
Pat Schroeder
D-Colu
Bob Walker
Rpa
Lanny” Montgomery
D-Miss
St. John’s Church
Montgomery
Sea lion performs unlikely ring bearer proposal in New York
On New Year’s Day Anthony Fiorillo invited a 500 pound sea lion named Jaws to assist his engagement to Denise Lacimski at the New York Aquarium in Coney Island. Jaws prompted Lacimski from the audience to poolside where Fiorillo presented a diamond ring. She tearfully accepted as onlookers cheered and Jaws clapped.
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Jaws
Fiorilo
Denise Lacimski
New York Aquarium
Coney Island
Lucinski
Fiorillo
Fiornile
Mariage
Frorulo
U.S. Marine Corps Reserves
Elmont
Group blasts NAFTA environmental impact study
Public Citizen on Monday said NAFTA worsened U S Mexico border conditions after two years, citing increased illegal dumping, worse air pollution, ongoing hepatitis and dysentery, and maquiladora employment up to about 700 000. Supporters argue the impact is too early to judge while officials push for continued cooperation.
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Public Citizen
Global Trade Watch
Mexico
United States
Ralph Nader
Trial for accused Jordan slaying to begin in Robeson County
Damiel Andre Green, who has changed his name and faith, remains jailed in Robeson County, North Carolina, awaiting a murder trial for the July 23, 1993 killing of James Jordan. Prosecutors expect a four week trial with key testimony from alleged co defendant Larry Demery.
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James Jordan
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Lord 10
Britt
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Demery
Hugh Rogers
Jordan
South Carolina
Greene
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