Jobless claims dip signaling payroll growth in week
National roundup reports first-time unemployment claims fell by 6,000 to below 320,000 for the tenth straight week signaling continuing payroll growth. The Labor Department posted a seasonally adjusted figure near 10,000, down from 16,000, with the prior week revised to 315,000. The low marks the lowest level since 209,000 in late October. Analysts had expected a larger drop.
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Saluda native Joel Enlow killed in Pakistan gunfire
Joel Enlow, 40, a Saluda County native and audit project manager for Union Texas Petroleum, was killed in Pakistan along with three American coworkers while on a two week auditing assignment. His brother Phillip said Enlow loved travel but warned of dangers and followed strict safety rules.
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United States Is Lonesome on Iraq Military Threat Showdown
United States stood nearly alone in pressing for force to compel Iraq to obey UN inspections as Russia France China and Egypt opposed military action. Iraq refused the UN resolution and blocked inspectors for the tenth time in eleven days, with Tariq Aziz declaring the resolution rejected.
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Clinton Leads Dense Fund Raising Schedule for Debt Payoff
President Clinton's calendar is packed with Democratic fundraisers five events in six days expected to raise about $2 million as the party works to erase a $15 million debt. The drive aims to free focus for 1998 congressional races. The blitz began in Washington with a $20 000 per couple dinner for 20 top donors at the home of Smith Bagley.
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Capital Roundup Senate OKs must pass bills
Washington reports the Senate ready to send Clinton two of three remaining must pass bills. House approved a foreign aid measure without abortion limits and DC government funding for 1998 without private school vouchers. Senate expected to pass both, then lawmakers head home.
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