Albright sets up further NATO talks with Primakov
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright arranged additional talks with Russian Foreign Minister Yevgeny Primakov on NATO expansion delaying her departure. An anonymous official noted progress as experts from both sides reviewed security implications ahead of Solana’s talks in Luxembourg.
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New Labor takes power in Britain after sweeping victory
Britain swung to Labor as Tony Blair, 43, becomes youngest postwar prime minister. John Major signals resignation as Labour wins 417 seats to Conservatives 160 in 628 races. Blair pledges a radical center program with an impregnable Commons majority.
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Budget deal in works with tax breaks and health care aim
President Clinton and Republican leaders edge toward a budget agreement to balance the budget while awarding tax breaks to families investors and students. The deal reportedly includes extending health care coverage to about five million uninsured children. House Speaker Gingrich and Senate Majority Leader Lott push for GOP support as the White House seeks Democratic unity.
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McCurry decries GOP aim for wins in Democratic dominance
White House spokesman Mike McCurry warned that governing is impossible when Democrats, though in the minority, can obtain every concession. Gingrich pursued a bargain on a balanced budget with tax cuts as colleagues noted a costly signing fee in added domestic spending to secure Clinton’s accord. Clinton planned to announce at the White House while GOP leaders spoke in the Rotunda under the Capitol dome.
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Standoff ends with final offer from Texas secessionists
Fort Davis Texas after a standoff the Republic of Texas faction led by Richard McLaren heard a lawyer Terry O Rourke say the government has made its last written offer and urged McLaren to come out. Police prepared to move in as the standoff entered day four with no immediate response.
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Cobb ready to testify to Senate panel in Lost Trust case
Former lobbyist Ron Cobb says he is ready to testify before a Senate investigative panel about bribing lawmakers to approve a tax break. He has previously answered only questions in court but now seeks to go on the offensive as the panel pursues an unprecedented inquiry into 1980s corruption. The subcommittee intends to review an 1988 $22 million capital gains tax break that would have benefited top recipients.
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Aiken Standard Office Hours and Subscription Rates
The Aiken Standard lists office hours 8 30 am to 5 36 pm Monday Friday and provides switchboard numbers. It details subscription prices by mail and county mail options, plus contact extensions and publishing information for subscribers and readers.
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