Ozone Hole Study Signals Planetary Peril
NASA’s 17 month study shows ozone depletion is more than twice as serious as prior estimates shrinking the ozone layer by 2.3 percent over the United States and up to 4 percent in Australia and New Zealand. CFC regulation and Montreal pact gains urgency as scientists link ultraviolet rise to more skin cancers cataracts and immune system harm. The U S Senate ratified the Montreal pact with Mexico as the only other nation on board highlighting the need for broader international action.
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Antarctica
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New Zealand
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U.S. Senate
Mexico
Payroll tax cheating rises confronts IRS with large unpaid amounts
Scripps Howard Newspapers report that about 338,000 businesses owe roughly $3.7 billion in delinquent payroll taxes. The IRS notes a 49 percent rise since 1982 and warns of the impact on federal revenues and taxpayers who comply. Increased audits and harsher penalties are urged to improve compliance.
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Stars and Stripes editors face censorship scrutiny in Pacific
The Pacific Stars and Stripes newsroom under Col. Edwin Montgomery, named in 1986, is accused by staffers of censoring bad news about the military and administration. GAO probes stem from concerns over secrecy across Japan, Korea, Guam and the Philippines, where 40 000 copies are printed for 130 000 service members.
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Dwis
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Dole Blame Lies on Dole as Campaign Crashes
A sharp portrait of Bob Dole's 1988 bid marked by missteps and internal doubts. The piece cites missed Veep options with Lamar Alexander, bungled South efforts, poor money management, late campaign strategy, and Brock's cautious leadership, ending that Dole bears responsibility.
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Lee Atwater
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NRA and Metzenbaum clash over gun issues in Elyria letter
The letter accuses Sen. Metzenbaum and Abby Van Buren supporters of disinformation while defending NRA backed sources. It questions a citizen review board for police misconduct and alleges political manipulation in hearings led by Sen. Simon with HCI ties.
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