Flood defense braces for more high water in eastern Germany
Brandenburg officials led a massive effort to shore up eroding dikes near Bad Freienwalde as Oder River floods threaten more villages. Officials warned a new surge could arrive, with Brandenburg Environment Minister Matthias Platzeck urging readiness amid Central Europe’s worst floods this century.
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Air show tragedy in Belgium after Jordanian crash
A Jordanian pilot died when his single seat jet plummeted during an acrobatic maneuver at an Ostend air show. About 40 people were injured, including several children, as flames and debris rained over bleachers near a first aid post. The pilot was Capt Omar Hani Bilal of the Royal Jordanian Air Force. Belgian authorities opened an investigation into the crash amid blustery, rainy conditions.
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Education tax credits may shrink for middle class families
Washington reports that the proposed 500 per child and college tuition tax credits could be eroded by the tax code AMT. Democratic staff warn at least 2 million taxpayers may lose some or all of the credits by 2002 as inflation and AMT interaction rise. Rep Barbara Kennelly and staff say the issue will force urgent tax talks. House Ways and Means Chairman Bill Archer notes the concern persists.
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Budget talks edge toward deal on tax cuts and balanced budget
Clinton administration officials and Republican leaders met at the Capitol to push a compromise on tax cuts and a balanced budget by 2002. Debates centered on a $500 per child tax credit and a $16 billion five year health initiative, with revenue surpluses raising urgency as the shortfall shrinks below $40 billion.
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Top Army NCO accuser testifies she is the victim
The woman who first accused the Army’s top enlisted man of sex abuse on Saturday told a defense attorney she was tired of nit-picking questions. She insisted the alleged abuse happened to her and she is the victim, saying she is feeling this.
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National roundup crosses McKinney hearing and Tahoe trip
National roundup covers cross examination details in the Fort McNair hearing over whether Sgt. Maj. of the Army Gene McKinney should be court-martialed on sexual misconduct charges. It also notes Clinton's Tahoe visit with claims of spending on public works.
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Aiken Standard subscription and delivery info notice
The Aiken Standard lists contact numbers for office hours and editor inquiries. It provides subscription rates for home county and other mail, mailing addresses, delivery expectations, and customer service hours for circulation issues.
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