Senate Opposes Noriega Deal
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WASHINGTON — The Senate called on the Reagan Administration today not to make a deal to drop drug-trafficking charges against Panamanian Gen. Manuel A. Noriega in exchange for his relinquishing power.
The vote on the non-binding resolution was 86 to 10. Earlier, the Senate voted 95 to 0 to deny U.S. aid to Panama’s Defense Forces until Noriega, the armed forces commander and Panama’s de facto ruler, has been removed. The moves came as the Senate neared completion of its work on a bill authorizing funds for defense in the 1989 fiscal year. The Senate was expected to approve the measure late today.
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