Secretary of State presses Burma drug crackdown at regional forum
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright urged Southeast Asian nations to sanction Burmese businesses tied to narcotics, arguing Burma's production climbs despite international efforts. She urged liberalizing financial services as well while a EU official expressed skepticism.
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Budget talks near a child tax credit deal gains pace
Washington lawmakers and White House aides edge toward a budget accord with disputes over the size of a new child tax credit and health coverage expansion for uninsured youngsters. Senate Chairman Domenici and President Clinton praised progress while cautioning that tax cut details and health coverage remain unresolved. Talks to continue today with a possible Tuesday White House announcement ahead of a Friday summer recess.
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Clinton urges governors to back national school standards
President Clinton denounces governors for dragging their feet on national testing and benchmarks. He appeals to colleagues at a Democratic fundraiser, warning that without higher standards tens of thousands risk gangs and violence. He backs voluntary national testing for math and science, noting only 15 urban districts and six states have joined.
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Weld Resigns To Fight Helms For Mexico Ambassador
In Boston Governor William F. Weld announces his resignation to pursue the Mexico ambassadorship, amid a feud with Sen. Jesse Helms. Aides say Weld is energized to campaign in Washington, while Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott warns confirmation may be at risk after Weld criticized Helms.
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Clinton urges renewed national commitment to every child's education
President Clinton calls for a renewed, universal push to ensure every child receives quality education. He frames the effort as a national duty and urges sustained actions across policy and funding to close gaps and improve schools.
GM plant workers approve end of strike in Madison Heights
In Madison Heights Michigan 2800 GM Powertrain Warren Transmission Plant workers voted 89 percent to end a strike that began Wednesday causing four nearby plants to shut down and putting 19300 GM workers out of work. Production resumed about 11 pm Sunday as United Auto Workers Local 909 President Al Benchich expressed elation. GM officials hoped to confirm today when plants in Flint Orion Township Lansing and Oshawa will reopen.
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HIV patient undergoes pioneering heart surgery sparks debate
National roundup covers Joe Young's avant-garde heart operation to reduce size and improve function while HIV positive, stirring worry among peers about readiness. The piece also notes Ramsey family ad seeking JonBenet’s killer, Civil War reenactors shifting shows, and Sojourner rover videos with the Rawhide theme as NASA explores Mars rocks.
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Aiken Standard Subscription Rates And Delivery Details
The Aiken Standard, published afternoons and Saturdays mornings by Aiken Communications Inc, lists mail and home delivery rates and payment options. Subscriptions range from monthly to yearly with county mail and other mail options, advance payments accepted, and general delivery call times for assistance.
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