Jury weighs death for Polly Klaas killer Davis
Jurors in San Jose deliberated the fate of Richard Allen Davis, convicted in Polly Klaas’s 1993 kidnapping and murder, as defense urged mercy and fear of further pain. Prosecutors pressed for the death penalty, arguing the crime was cold blooded and actionable for punishment.
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Richard Allen Davis
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Davis
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Polly
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House passes comp time bill but veto looms
The House approved a comp time bill 225 to 195, allowing employers to grant paid time off instead of overtime. It faces a likely veto by President Clinton if the Senate passes the measure. Republicans tout flexibility for workers, while Democrats warn of abuse and insufficient protections. The plan would let workers accrue up to 30 days of comp time at a rate of 1.42 hours per overtime hour, with prohibition on forced use or exchange for money except under certain conditions. Violations could trigger double back pay and court costs. Key sponsor Rep. Sue Myrick urges parental and family benefits amid partisan debate.
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Congress
Clinton
Senate
GOP
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R.N.C
Small Business Committee
Clinton vetoes TEAM Act to promote nonunion work groups
President Clinton vetoed the TEAM Act to allow employers to form caucus groups with employees, arguing it would undermine long standing collective bargaining. Senate sponsor Nancy Kassebaum accused him of bowing to AFL-CIO influence during an election year. the bill failed to secure veto-proof margins in Congress.
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Labor Committee
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