Senate leads antipoverty bill with election year pet projects
In Washington a Clinton White House and Republican House deal expands tax breaks and federal seed money to revive inner city slums and rural poverty areas. Senate leaders rush to add dozens of pet projects as the bill’s cost balloons from 17 billion to 287 billion over 10 years, with Amtrak and rural Internet credits among proposals. A Thursday Finance Committee session was canceled amid disputes over how the spoils will be split, stalling the measure.
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Gore benefits from inside information in oil reserve debate
Washington report notes President Clinton and Vice President Gore discussed using the strategic petroleum reserve before Gore proposed tapping into the 571 million barrel stockpile. Republicans allege collusion and opportunism as oil prices loom.
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Belgrade election fears cheating amid Milosevic vote
In Belgrade, a reformist billboard urging fair voting is defaced with Milosevic-sympathizing graffiti. Citizens fear Milosevic and his backers will claim victory regardless of turnout as Yugoslavians vote on his presidency.
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Radio towering symbol tops Hall of Fame under construction
Marty Stuart watched a 70 foot radio tower hauled to the top of the Country Music Hall of Fame in downtown Nashville. He called it like a steeple on a church of country music as the project nears its May opening. The tower is symbolic of WSM AM and the Grand Ole Opry, not a broadcasting antenna.
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Gunmen in Lazarevskoye release hostages and surrender
Gunmen holding four people in Lazarevskoye released all hostages on Friday and surrendered to police. They seized the hostages Thursday morning demanding 30 million dollars or release of Chechens in Russian jails and talks with President Putin. By Friday the ransom demand was dropped.
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Karavaeva wins first Olympic trampoline gold in Sydney
Russia's Irina Karavaeva captures the inaugural Olympic trampoline title as Oxana Tsyhuleva of Ukraine takes silver and Karen Cockburn of Canada bronze. The event, debut of trampoline at the Games, showcases high flights and expert artistry amid cautious commentary from coaches and pundits.
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Trampoline makes Olympic debut amid high hopes
Germany’s Dogonadze crashes back from a misstep during qualification and finishes eighth with a 5.00 score as fans celebrate trampoline’s Olympic entry. Co inventor George Nissen, 86, attends in Sydney, recalling earlier doubts of Olympic inclusion.
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Forbes names Gates on richest list
Forbes ranks the 400 wealthiest Americans in its October issue, listing Bill Gates as the richest with an $63 billion fortune, down from $85 billion. Oracle CEO Larry Ellison rises toward Gates with $58 billion. newcomers include Jeffrey Hawkins Donna Dubinsky Martha Stewart and Vince McMahon.
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Gibson to direct Downey Jr in Hamlet stage run
Downey Jr will star as the troubled prince in a Los Angeles stage production directed by Mel Gibson, a January start at an undetermined theater. The pair, friends since Air America, mark Gibson’s first directing effort since Braveheart.
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Stephen King online serial The Plant faces payback test
Portland Maine AP reports Stephen King proceeds with part three of The Plant as fans largely follow an honor system paying $1 per download. About 70 percent have paid, short of the 75 percent goal, with part three due Monday and finalization contingent on higher payments. King’s team is tallying download figures from parts one and two, which may adjust estimates.
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State dog owner acquitted in fatal mauling case
In Chester, Frank Paul Speagle 22 was found not guilty of involuntary manslaughter and failing to restrain dangerous animals after jurors concluded his pit bulls were not proven to have killed John Mickle 45. The trial moved from Fairfield to Chester County amid publicity. Authorities maintained the dogs were involved, while supporters argued the case against Speagle was unfair and that other dogs roaming the neighborhood could have caused the death.
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U S Transportation Dept approves loan for bridge
The U S Department of Transportation approved a 215 million loan to fund a replacement for the Cooper River Bridge in Charleston. South Carolina leaders say the loan nearly completes funding for an eight lane bridge, with total costs projected up to 650 million if wider for pedestrians and mass transit.
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