Year: 1998

Black Leadership Network Outraged Over Snub of Former Congressman

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Former Congressman Floyd Flake (D-NY) was abruptly uninvited to the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus Prayer Breakfast earlier this month because some members of the Caucus objected to his support of school vouchers, an issue which was to be mentioned in ...
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Relief Report #62: February 18, 1998

Greens' Puppet Masters To Meet: Environmental Grantmakers Association Plans Closed Door SessionThe Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA), a consortium of corporate, foundation and individual donors to the environmental movement, plan a two-day powwow in Denver, Colorado later this week. The meeting, ...
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Budget Watch #34: February 16, 1998

Bill Seeks to Take 100,000 IRS Agents Off the StreetRepresentatives Steve Largent (R-OK) and Bill Paxon (R-NY) have unveiled a plan that could take more than 100,000 IRS agents off the streets and out of our neighborhoods. The plan, the ...
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Relief Report #61: February 13, 1998

Kempthorne's ESA Bill Diverts Resources Away From Global Warming Fight A political battle between big industry groups and grassroots property rights activists over Senator Dirk Kempthorne's Endangered Species Recovery Act (S. 1180) is diverting limited resources away from such key ...
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Political Money Monitor #9: February 13, 1998

Contents* Poll Shows Initiative Retains Commanding Support * Teachers Union Commits Big Money to Defeat Initiative * Federal Funds Used Against Initiative * Contribution Caps Make Running for Office Pursuit of the Wealthy * Teachers Union Attempts to Buy School ...
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“What Does the AFL-CIO Have to Hide?” Asks Journalist Thrown Out of Union Press Conference

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In a move chilling to freedom of the press, operatives for the AFL-CIO forced Political Money Monitor Editor David W. Almasi to return documents orginially given to him during a press briefing at the labor union's national headquarters. "I find ...
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Legal Briefs #11: February 11, 1998

Contents:* Parents Cry Foul Ball in Bench Warming Case * Judge Drills Inmate for Frivolous Olive Oil Suit * Red-As-A-Lobster Lawyer Claws His Way to Court * Bakers Beware * Tort D'Jour: Warning: Substances Thaw in Warm Temperatures Parents Cry ...
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Legal Brief: Parents Cry Foul Ball in Bench Warming Case; Judge Drills Inmate for Frivolous Olive Oil Suit; Red-As-A-Lobster Lawyer Claws His Way to Court; Bakers Beware; Warning: Substances Thaw in Warm Temperatures

Parents Cry Foul Ball in Bench Warming CaseWhile some parents have for years been notorious sideline coaches at their kids' games, there may be a new game in town -- lawsuits. Outraged parents of a Gibsonberg, Ohio boy are suing ...
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Talking Points on the Environment #37: Grist for Environmentalists’ Mill: GOP May Push Industry-Backed ESA Bill

Environmentalists who accuse Republicans of conspiring with big industry to protect corporate profits at the expense of the environment may soon have evidence to back up that claim. The Senate may soon vote on the Endangered Species Recovery Act (S ...
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Labor Unions Set To Grab More Member Cash for Politics; Legislation May Make This the Last Time For Many

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A decision by the AFL-CIO executive council to finance a multi-million dollar campaign to influence the 1998 elections through an increase in mandatory union dues comes at a time when Congress and a majority of states are considering legislation to ...
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