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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, July 14, 2002

Washington Week

Gannett News Service

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The House of Representatives

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WASHINGTON — Here are some actions in Congress last week.

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