Gulf Grapples With Drastic Federal Cuts Looming
South Carolina faces a swollen state budget with about 8 billion dollars for education health care and social services next year. White House projections suggest Gramm Rudman cuts could hit nondefense spending hard, risking 32 to 38 percent reductions that may affect Medicaid social services and child development programs. Rep Spratt warns deployment costs could drive higher defense spending and force painful tax and program cuts nationwide.
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Germany parties clash over unity date amid election pressure
De Maiziere cites urgency for binding commitment as Kohl’s Christian Democrats and the Social Democrats jockey ahead of December elections. East German economic pain and rising unemployment intensify the dispute over timing of German unification and the October 12 foreign ministers meeting in New York.
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Iraqi leader calls for talks to defuse gulf crisis
King Hussein said about 185000 refugees had crossed into Jordan since Aug 2 with 67000 moving on. He warned that heightening gulf tensions could have a devastating effect and planned new talks in Baghdad and other Arab capitals. Iraqi News Agency said Saddam would address an open letter to Egyptian President Mubarak urging Iraqi withdrawal. Egyptian troops join US and allied forces protecting Saudi Arabia.
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National Guard Units in Aiken Area Prepared for Call Up
Reservists were not detailed by the president. Up to 200 000 can be called for 180 days without a national emergency or congress consent. Aiken area National Guard units include Edgefield Graniteville and Barnwell, part of the 122nd Engineering Battalion. Lt. Les Carroll, State National Guard Headquarters spokesman, unavailable for comment on troop numbers or status.
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