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First, the House voted to reject the raise by a vote of 380-48. Less than three hours later, the Senate followed suit by a vote...
...irony of the House's dilemma was reflected when Rep. Vic Fazio (D-Calif.), a pay raise defender, introduced the resolution to reject the increase--but voted against the resolution...
...Court's decision does not squash affirmative action. It merely questions the lengths to which affirmative action can be taken before reverse discrimination results. In the decision, the court attempts to rectify what it sees as an unconstitutional law, not to condemn or reject affirmative action as a remedy for past discrimination...
Israel's top military leaders reject any suggestion that the I.D.F.'s fighting strength has eroded. "Don't jump to any conclusions on this point," said a senior Israeli officer. "None of our enemies should have any illusions about a weakening of our military capability...
Although Palestine Liberation Organization leader Yassir Arafat has notably moderated his language in the last few months, his movement has yet to overcome its words and deeds that reject peace. Its leaders continue to make statements that half conceal a determination to strike at the security of Israel. There can be no trust...