Immigrant families face longer waits for reunification
Spouses and dependent children of lawful permanent residents now face a minimum wait of about 3 years 11 months for visas abroad up from 3 years 8 months. More than 1.1 million relatives are on waiting lists while immediate family of U S citizens are admitted at once.
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Chechnya Votes Under War Shattered Skies
Chechnya heads to the polls as Aslan Maskhadov leads a presidential race amid war wreckage and secession claims. Chechnya seeks independence, while Moscow warns against secession even as Russian troops withdraw after a fragile peace.
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Shadow of Toxic Plants Looms Over Martinez Community
In Contra Costa County near San Francisco a cluster of 29 oil and chemical plants operated by Chevron Shell Dow DuPont handles 45 million pounds of hazardous materials risking unseen chemical cloud releases. Since 1989 residents have faced at least 22 incidents including a Tosco Refining Co. blast in Martinez that killed a worker and injured 25.
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Rain Likely Tuesday With High in the Sixties
A wet pattern returns Tuesday with a high in the mid 60s and a 60 percent chance of showers. Forecasters urge umbrella use as conditions turn unsettled across the area.
World Bank and IMF Face Identity Crisis
Washington debate centers on the fate and reform of the World Bank and IMF as private markets increasingly fund developing countries. Critics push for phasing out, while others argue they can adapt to a free market era and continue guiding governments. Still, experts say official money from these institutions remains needed to stabilize volatile private flows.
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Clinton appointees push assertive foreign policy
Washington two newest members of President Clinton's Cabinet advocate a strong U S role abroad. Defense Secretary William Cohen argues for military and diplomatic engagement to remain a global power, while Secretary of State Madeleine Albright supports expanding NATO to Central and Eastern Europe to stabilize the region and prevent ethnic conflicts, stressing it poses no threat to Russia.
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Aiken Standard subscription rates and address notice
The Aiken Standard lists subscription options with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual pricing. It provides mailing address PO Box 456 Alken Rutland Drive and urges advance payments to the paper. Contact phone number 649sais is given to subscribe.
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