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...party need to make a statement on thisissue," said Rep. David Bonior (D-Mich). However,he said aid opponents probably do not have thevotes to override an almost certain presidentialveto of their action, which is expected to pass inthe House but faces a less certain future in theSenate...
...biggest win. But it's one of the most satisfying in terms of both content and the fact that we came from behind." Opponents were more pessimistic, predicting that the aid would lead to greater U.S. military involvement in support of a corrupt rebel force. Said Michigan Democrat David Bonior: "The contra program has been rotten from the start...
...military parade was followed by 15 brief speeches by both community members and military officials. Speaker of the House Thomas P. O'Neill (D-Mass.) was scheduled to speak but sent Rep. David E. Bonior (D-Mich.) instead. Bonior is the first Vietnam veteran to be elected to Congress, said master of ceremonies Thomas J. Boyle...
...eaten anything more than bread and water the last two days of his life. Last month Trerice sued the Navy for $4.1 million over his son's death and alleged mishandling of the body. He also persuaded Michigan Senators Donald Riegle Jr. and Carl Levin and Congressman David Bonior to seek a full Navy investigation...
...position is that the veterans cannot prove that their maladies and those of their children were caused by use of Agent Orange in Viet Nam. Bills recently introduced in Congress by Democratic Representative David Bonior of Michigan and Republican Senator John Heinz III of Pennsylvania would grant free treatment for any veteran who could establish that he had served in specified areas of Viet Nam where Agent Orange was sprayed. But Democratic Representative Thomas Downey of New York warned veterans attending the Long Island meeting that the bill will pass only if they apply heavy political pressure. Said Downey...