Senate Rejects B-1 Cut and Nerve Gas Funding
The Senate, in a 50-49 vote, tabled an amendment to cut 130 million dollars for the first production of new U S chemical weapons since 1969, amid a 13 hour session ending after midnight. Vice President Bush cast the tie breaking vote. Proponents argued need amid Soviet stockpiles. opponents warned civilian harm. Senators Pryor Glenn Metzenbaum split on the issue.
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Senate Defeats B 1 Bomber Funding And Education Plans
The Senate voted 68 30 to defeat an amendment to delete 5.2 million for the B 1 bomber amid claims a stealthier future bomber will be ready by 1989. It also rejected 52 46 a plan to create a new GI education program replacing the 1977 expired one. The chamber approved 67 30 transferring 50 million from a plant to weapons programs, and Majority Leader Baker predicted completion of action soon amid a filibuster threat by Hart on MX missile funding.
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U S appointees defend independence on civil rights panel
Reagan nominees to the U S Commission on Civil Rights vow independence despite opposition from critics including Democrats and civil rights groups. Nominees Bunzel Abram and Destro defend their stance as Senate actions loom, with votes expected next week amid a split Judiciary Committee.
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Elyna Datteer Weekly Seaday Note
Elyna, 0, 44036 Datteer and the So Dally Seaday publish a weekly per week note schedule. The message references a recurring event with unclear details and no clear actions or participants.
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ERA tune familiar: Conyers and ERA hearing
In Washington, Rep. John Conyers indicated he felt reincarnated as ERA supporters pressed another drive in a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing. Speaker O'Neill backed ERA as economic fairness, while Rep. Sensenbrenner pressed questions on drafting, same sex marriage, and abortion funding. Governor Lamm defended ERA, noting no unisex facilities or same sex marriages. The ERA has failed to gain final state ratification after 1972, with new legislation reintroducing the proposal and a renewal period required. The key clause states equality of rights under law shall not be denied or abridged due to sex.
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Slim chance of same errors in SAT cheating case
New Brunswick AP report on a high profile SAT cheating case where four Millburn High School graduates face possible score invalidation by the Educational Testing Service. A computer analysis suggested the chance of four students making identical mistakes honestly was about one in 300 billion. The hearing before Superior Court Judge Cohen weighed ETS conclusions and whether post March 30 evidence could be considered.
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Flaws Found in Fatal I-95 Mianus Bridge Collapse
Greenwich Connecticut AP report notes hangers on three 100 foot bridge sections were within five eighths of an inch of loosening. A fourth section collapsed June 28 killing three and injuring three. cause undetermined amid speculation on pin loosening and rust as factors.
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