Factions prepare for war over fast track trade power
Clinton summons chief executives to the White House to push an expanded free trade deal across Latin America while labor unions organize after the UPS strike. Lori Wallach calls it all out war as both sides gear up for a bruising confrontation.
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Ferry disaster off Montreuis Haiti claims hundreds
Amid a crowd of mourners, divers recovered 25 bodies from the Pride of Gonave after it sank off Montreuis. Haiti Coast Guard reports 300 presumed dead with about 400 survivors, though figures are disputed. The vessel, overloaded beyond its 260 passenger capacity, highlights chronic ferry danger in Haiti.
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Miss America 1997 pageant to debut new twists on ABC
Atlantic City coverage highlights producers promise more twists than before for the 77th Miss America Pageant airing September 13 on ABC. Changes include swimsuit options one or two piece, hosts John Callahan and Eva LaRue Callahan replacing Regis Philbin, and on stage interviews with Nancy Glass as the five finalists.
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Legal fund downplays Jones lift in Clinton case
A legal fund supporting Paula Corbin Jones sought to reassure donors after lawyers Joseph Cammarata and Gilbert Davis asked to withdraw from the harassment suit against President Clinton. The fund's head said donations had been spotty and would not be affected, as Jones rejected settlement terms reportedly pressed by counsel.
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Shelton unlikely to face flak for Joint Chiefs post
Washington Gen Henry H Shelton, President Clinton's pick for chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, faced a smooth path to confirmation with senators noting no negatives and predicting his swift approval. Committee member Sen Dan Coats called Shelton a terrific selection and said he would be easily confirmed.
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Clinton reiterates fall agenda at American University
President Clinton outlined his fall priorities in a Washington address, reaffirming positions on education and foreign trade as aides met congressional leaders. A USA Today poll shows Gore's approval at 55 percent, with perceptions of honesty split. Eight thousand claimants seek shares of a $3.4 billion train-accident punitive award, CSX leading payouts. A Columbia study finds 41 percent of high schoolers report witnessing drug deals at school.
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