Britain’s election a major win for women in Parliament
Britain’s election doubles women in Parliament with 120 named as MPs. Prime Minister Blair names five women to Cabinet including a key post on Northern Ireland. Harriet Harman, appointed head of social security, says the change will push issues like child care and women’s work balance onto the agenda.
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Peace talks in Zaire face new delay as Kabila misses session
South African officials voiced cautious optimism that mediation between Mobutu Sese Seko and Laurent Kabila would resume, with Kabila flying to Soyo for escort to a ship off Congo. Mobutu waited in Pointe Noire as Kabila again refused to attend, citing security concerns.
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Clinton and GOP push sales pitch for budget deal
President Clinton and Republican leaders began selling the five year budget pact aimed at balancing the budget. The agreement totals about 85 billion in tax cuts, 115 billion in Medicare savings, and 85 billion in domestic program cuts, with 34 billion for Clinton priorities like children’s health care and education.
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Clinton Biden Budget Plan Praised Across Parties
President Clinton urged bipartisan support for a balanced budget plan as polls favor cooperation. Florida Senator Connie Mack echoed that the agreement is a positive step, while Treasury Secretary Rubin House Budget Chairman Kasich and White House Chief of Staff Bowles promoted the deal on talk shows.
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Separatist leader surrenders after weeklong standoff
Fort Davis Texas report says Richard McLaren self styled ambassador of the Republic of a Texas secessionist movement surrendered with his wife Eve lyn McLaren and three followers. Two armed members fled into the woods while Eve lyn McLaren remained at a Texas Rangers command center. Police sought Richard Frank Keyes III and Mike Matson on organized criminal activity charges.
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Tobacco liability case goes to jury millions at stake
Jurors must decide if R J Reynolds Tobacco Co must pay "multiple millions" to the descendants of Jean Connor who died of lung cancer at 49 in 1995. Plaintiffs seek damages while the defense disputes liability and notes Connor knew risks.
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Aiken Standard Subscription Rates and Contact Info
The notice lists office hours and contact numbers for the Aiken Standard along with publisher details. It includes subscription pricing for home delivery and mail, and instructions to send address changes and subscribe via phone.
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Aiken Communications Inc
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