Clinton outlines moderate targets for global warming plan
President Clinton proposes binding carbon targets to 1990 levels by 2012 with a five year extension, backed by a $5 billion mix of tax cuts and research funding to spur energy efficient tech. EU groups seek tougher action while businesses fear costs. Medicare reform debates hinge on ending the two year private deal exclusion, with policy caution amid criticism.
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Virginia Tax Cut Wins Boost GOP Strategy Ahead of 1998
Virginia Republicans credit Gov-elect Gilmore’s No Car Tax pledge with sweeping wins that shift 1998 and 2000 strategy toward broad tax reduction. Clinton’s opposition to the plan drew quick GOP reaction as voters still see the car tax as the state’s most hated levy.
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Northern Virginia
Richmond
Divide in Black Politics Emerges From October Marches
Clarence Lusane notes two mass Black mobilizations in October reflect internal debate over multiculturalism versus Black nationalism. In Philadelphia the Million Woman March urged Black unity and personal responsibility, while in Sacramento Jackson’s Save the Dream tied broad coalition building to resisting Prop 187 and Prop 209. The events show rising mobilization with divergent aims and mixed clarity of long term strategy.
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Jesse Jackson
Sacramento
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Jackson
California
Pete Wilson
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Wilson
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Selma
George Wallace
CIA
Washington, D.C
Aiken to Welcome Orvieto Delegation for Friendship Week
A 14 member delegation from Orvieto Italy arrives in Aiken to strengthen the Aiken Orvieto Partners in Friendship. The visit features a business round table, tours of local industries, arts events, and a Ruth Patrick Science Education Center program. Highlights include Valentini sculpture displays and an Irish Chamber Orchestra concert at Etherredge Center.
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DeSoto
Josef Hofmann
Rieter
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