Senate Rejects Haiti Amendment Amid War Powers Clash
The Senate voted 68 to 31 to table an amendment by Sen. Arlen Specter blocking a U S invasion of Haiti without prior congressional approval, citing constitutional concerns and the president’s war powers. Specter warned a unilateral invasion would trigger a constitutional crisis between the White House and Congress.
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Jobs Surge Yet Markets Fear Higher Rates
U S economy added 259000 jobs last month boosting total to 113.6 million while unemployment rose to 6.1 percent. Markets fell as bond and stock prices slid and the Dow dropped 19 points on fears the Fed will raise short term rates soon. Clinton officials hailed the job gains as evidence of a solid growth path despite softer consumer spending data.
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Aid Convoys Suspended After Katale Camp Clashes
Deadly fighting between Rwandan refugees and Zairean soldiers near Goma forces United Nations to halt Katale camp food convoys. An elderly refugee was killed and a six year old boy plus two others were wounded as soldiers looted, prompting an emergency meeting with Zairean authorities and calls for discipline to prevent further bloodshed.
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Hiroshima confronts wartime role at Peace Memorial Museum
Hiroshima changes its narrative with a new museum wing displaying photos of Korean and Chinese laborers enslaved by Japan. Officials say the exhibits help explain events leading to the bombing while Japan grapples with its wartime past amid a sharpened national debate.
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Aiken Standard Subscription and Contact Details
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Singer Trisha Yearwood to headline flood relief concert
Trisha Yearwood will headline an August 14 benefit in Georgia to aid flood victims. Proceeds go to the Red Cross, which estimates spending $17 million to help flood victims in Georgia, Florida and Alabama.
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