Vatican tightens rules for bishops conferences
Pope John Paul II issued new rules tightening Vatican control over bishops conferences. Unanimous agreement is required before declarations on doctrine. if not reached, Vatican approval is needed and will be withheld if support is not substantial. Arafat agrees to resume Israel talks.
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Panama Canal expansion hinges on 2010 to 2015 capacity
A team of 25 engineers and experts studies how to increase canal capacity as dredging and construction continue. Experts warn the 84 year old waterway will reach maximum throughput between 2010 and 2015, affected by global economy and shipping trends.
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Clinton declares disaster aid to drought hit Texas farmers
President Clinton ordered a $100 million emergency boost to pay electric bills and buy air conditioners for households across 11 states including Texas, to ease heat and drought losses. He urged Congress to pass farm aid measures as farm incomes fall over 35 percent from 1996 levels. Federal aid will target drought stricken Texas and Oklahoma with official visits planned to assess hardest hit areas.
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Republicans race to floor with health plan legislation
In Washington Republicans press to pass a health plan bill amid White House veto threats and Democratic pressure. The GOP measure offers emergency care coverage and doctor disclosure rules, while Democrats seek broader patient protections and outside-network specialist coverage.
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Clinton Lewinsky room incident draws secret service probe
A Secret Service official testifies that he and Harold Ickes found President Clinton and Monica Lewinsky alone in a room off the Oval Office, prompting Starr to summon Ickes before a grand jury as Clinton's environmental priorities face House cuts.
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