GOP Filibusters for Contra Aid
United Press International
WASHINGTON —
Senate Republicans mounted a filibuster today to block a vote on a humanitarian aid package for the Contras, and Senate Democratic leader Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia retaliated by threatening to cut short Congress’ summer vacation.
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