Agnew's Bitter Fall From Power and Nixon Rift
Washington tale of Spiro Agnew a bitter former vice president who felt rejected by Nixon and kept him at arm's length. He attended Nixon's 1994 funeral in California after twenty years of resentment, dying soon after in Berlin Massachusetts at 77. The piece notes Agnew's role as Nixon’s hard man, hints at tax evasion plea, and details a strained post–White House relationship with Nixon.
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Trade secret thefts may bring tougher penalties
The House passed a bill boosting penalties for stealing trade secrets for foreign governments or companies. The Economic Espionage Act would punish theft of business secrets for a rival with up to 25 years in prison or a 250000 dollar fine.
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Park and Highland Park Avenues Landmark Parcel
A 0.84 acre tract sits at the southwest corner of the Park and Highland Park Avenues intersection in the city’s southwest district.
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Senate stalemate over education funding in pre election clash
GOP and Democrats clash over 1997 education funding as Republicans seek 2.3 billion more for schools to counter Democratic pressure. Senate work pauses on spending bills while Panetta negotiates. Lott and Armey push proposals amid broader budget disputes. Daschle and GOP leaders frame education funding as a partisan battleground.
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Dole Gas Tax Cut Fades As Adjournment Nears
Washington Republicans push to cut the federal gasoline tax face dwindling odds with Congress nearing adjournment. Senate leaders say time is short while Newt Gingrich pledges relief by Memorial Day and Dole campaigns at the IRS building. President Clinton backs a cut if paired with a wage increase and Daschle signals likely enactment.
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