Russia to Resume U S Chicken Imports Amid Trade Talks
Russia on February 16 reversed plans to halt U S poultry imports starting March 19, easing concerns in Arkansas poultry producers. U S officials will visit Moscow to continue discussions. In Washington, the 1995 agricultural trade surplus hit $25.8 billion on $55.8 billion exports, with poultry up 29 percent to $2 billion and Russia buying $600 million. China bought $800 million of soybeans.
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Troops in Bosnia Get Special Tax Benefits
The House passed a bill to extend 83 million dollars in tax relief to U S troops in Bosnia Croatia and Macedonia under NATO and UN missions. It would exempt from federal income tax all earnings for enlisted personnel and warrant officers for any month in the regions and cap officer benefits at the highest enlisted pay grade plus hostile fire danger.
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National Geographic Plans Online Service In June
National Geographic will launch an online version of its magazine this June, available on CompuServe and the Internet. About 175 newspapers and many magazines already run online editions. Larry Lux says the project aims to immerse readers in Geographic content and offer a digital experience.
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