House braces for brawl over minimum wage
Washington AP report on House debate shaping for minimum wage as Democrats push training wage compromise while Bush favors a $4.25 top with a six month training wage. Republicans warn of job losses and higher costs, with analysts pegging potential job impact and budget costs across programs.
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Confirmation hearing for Eagleburger turns bizarre yet smooth
In the wake of Tower’s failed bid, Lawrence Eagleburger’s confirmation to deputy secretary of state featured offbeat questions about drinking warm milk smoking and pinching a woman’s behind. He was swiftly confirmed, but Tower’s shadow raised questions about conduct and conflicts of interest, with Sen. Jesse Helms pressing on Kissinger Associates ties and Eagleburger offering to disqualify himself for a year.
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South Korea Marine helicopter crash kills nineteen
In Pohang southeast coast, a CH53-D Sea Stallion helicopter carrying 34 Marines from the 1st Battalion 5th Marines of the 1st Marine Division crashed during exercises. Nineteen Marines died and sixteen were injured, with initial reports revised from 22 deaths. Investigators pursue cause.
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R and R over for shuttle crew after five day mission
Discovery's astronauts, after a weekend with families at Edwards Air Force Base, brief NASA on a near flawless five day mission. A preliminary check shows only about ten thermal protection tiles need replacement, far fewer than the previous December flight which damaged nearly 200 tiles. Cindy Lodge, tile system specialist, calls this among the best flights with minimal damage despite a few nose cap dings.
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El Salvador Rightists Claim Victory Amid Attacks
Rightist Republican Nationalist Alliance claimed victory as rebels attacked nationwide to disrupt the presidential vote. At least six soldiers and 23 guerrillas died in clashes, while three journalists were killed by security forces. Alfredo Cristiani led in unofficial tallies with about 54 percent as 75 percent of ballots were counted amid irregular voting and power outages.
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Rally in Moscow Supports Yeltsin Amid Party Attacks
About 3,000 protesters marched on city hall in Moscow to back Boris N. Yeltsin, the reformist candidate facing the Communist Party machine as voters prepare for the Congress of People's Deputies elections. Police stayed distant as demonstrators criticized party bosses and urged access to his campaign.
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West Germany cites 5 week warning to Britain over bomb
West German Interior Ministry spokesman Roland Bachmeier said British experts were shown a bomb disguised as a radio-cassette player five weeks before the Pan Am 103 crash. He asserted Britain attended a Nov. 15 briefing by the Federal Crime Bureau and took photos and notes, while Britain acknowledged a post tragedy warning to airlines had been sent late.
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