U.N. panel scores abuses, spares China

Article Abstract:

The UN Human Rights Commission voted against censuring China for human rights abuses on Mar 8, 1995. Russia cast the decisive vote against the measure. The committee condemned Iran and Sudan for their human rights records and expressed concern over incidents in Haiti, Myanmar and Zaire.

China, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Social policy, Human rights, United Nations. Commission on Human Rights

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Taxes: GOP tax-reform panel proposes flat tax

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The National Commission on Economic Growth and Tax Reform proposed the implementation of a flat tax without a specific rate to replace the current tax structure. The commission is private and was selected by Republican congressional leaders to develop a party tax reform policy.

Presidential candidates, Republican Party (United States), Tax policy

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Panel calls for pesticide control

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The National Academy of Sciences issued a report Jun 27, 1993, calling for greater regulation of pesticides and stricter tolerance standards. The report also said there was a need for more research into the effects of pesticides on children.

Health aspects, Reports, Pesticides, Pesticides policy, Pesticides regulation

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