Jerusalem Hilltop Sets Stage for 6500 Apartment Jewish Neighborhood
Israeli bulldozers moved onto a disputed east Jerusalem hilltop known as Har Homa to begin a 6500 apartment project despite international condemnation and security warnings. Hundreds of troops, including snipers, surrounded the site as Palestinian protesters resisted orders to disperse amid ongoing tensions and a morning government meeting led by Prime Minister Netanyahu.
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Angry Clinton accepts Lake decision to quit CIA post
President Clinton pressed Anthony Lake to stay and fight as the four year national security adviser withdrew from the contentious bid to head the CIA. The 20 minute White House session ended a bitter confirmation battle that left the intelligence community without a director and split the Senate Intelligence Committee. Lake faced questions over finances and Iran arms transfers tied to Bosnia but weathered these earlier in hearings.
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No easy answer to Yeltsin on expansion of NATO
Washington officials say Russia and the United States will not easily resolve NATO expansion disputes after a Clinton Primakov meeting. Clinton urged Moscow to soften resistance while Primakov affirmed Russia will not change its stance. Yeltsin in Moscow also said Russia cannot move further. The United States and allies have offered concessions as both sides work toward a new Moscow NATO relationship.
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GOP offers more budget concessions and tax delay
GOP leaders including Newt Gingrich Tom DeLay and Trent Lott call for balancing the budget first before deep tax cuts signaling possible delay of the tax-cutting push. Lott cites a $198 billion five year tax cut target while other Republicans urge compromise and moving a package through. Budget talks with the Clinton administration have slowed as factions split between deficit hawks and conservatives.
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National PAT Paraders remember Great Hunger parade moment
New Yorks St Patricks Day Parade halted to memory of 1.5 million Irish who died in the Great Hunger the famine of 1449 to 1850. Grand marshal John Lahey recalled a silent crowd of 150000 marchers and over a million spectators across cities marked by green attire and revelry.
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Aiken Standard Subscription Rates and Contact Info
The Aiken Standard established in 1867 publishes weekday afternoons and weekend mornings. Subscription options include home delivery and county mail with monthly and multi month rates, plus a per year option. contact details and service timings are provided.
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