Washington Week
Gannett News Service
WASHINGTON — Here are some actions in Congress last week.
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Key House votes:
1. Armed Pilots
On Wednesday, the House voted 310-113 to allow airline pilots to carry guns in cockpits to prevent hijackings.
Hawaii votes: Neil Abercrombie (D) NAY; Patsy Mink (D) NAY
Key Senate votes:
1. Yucca Mountain
On Tuesday, the Senate voted 60-39 to proceed with a vote on whether to ship 77,000 tons of nuclear waste to a central underground repository in Yucca Mountain, Nev.
Hawaii votes: Daniel Akaka (D) NAY; Dan Inouye (D) NAY
