Dow hits new record as stocks surge on buoyant wave
The Dow Jones industrials rise 269.30 to 11,522.56, beating the December high as blue chips like Procter & Gamble lift the market. Nasdaq jumps 155.49 to 3,882.62 after a prior tumble, while the S P 500 gains 38.02 to 1,441.47 amid mixed signals and inflation fears.
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Clinton to create new Grand Canyon monuments in Arizona
President Clinton is set to designate the Grand Canyon Parashant National Monument along with two other sites in Arizona and California. The action would restrict mining and may limit off road vehicle use while sparking last minute opposition from Arizona officials. An environmental announcement is planned at the Grand Canyon on Tuesday.
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Clinton to add three monuments and extend one in West
President Clinton is expected to designate three new national monuments and extend a fourth in the West on Tuesday. State officials warn the move could cause financial hardship for local governments and taxpayers.
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West Virginia job growth slows after 1998 peak
About 8,570 jobs were created in West Virginia last year, down from 10,690 in 1998, with telecommunications leading at 1,715 and call centers 1,535. Gov Underwood hailed the expansion as part of a historically productive period of growth, noting 1999 gains by industry include services 4,997 and manufacturing 3,579, amid $616 million in new investments. New plants announced for 2000 include Poca Blending in Putnam County creating up to 50 jobs and Merrick Engineering in Harrison County with 150 jobs.
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Clinton presents working document in Mideast talks progress
President Clinton, Israel and Syria held a trilateral session in Shepherdstown as talks on a land for peace settlement continued. A seven page draft document outlined issues and gaps to guide substantive discussions toward Golan Heights concessions in exchange for diplomatic recognition. Negotiations stalled earlier on procedure but were set to resume.
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Bush and McCain clash in South Carolina GOP debate
Republican front runner George W. Bush warned he would liberate the Panama Canal if needed to protect U S interests as he and Sen John McCain sparred over taxes in a second GOP debate in Columbia South Carolina McCain blasted tax cut promises based on potential surpluses while Bush argued for fiscal flexibility and higher social program funding The debate also featured sharp attacks on Democrats who back allowing gays to serve openly in the military with Gary Bauer and Alan Keyes pressing to renew the ban and challenging McCain.
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Cadet recalls 1.9 million heaters with replacement offer
Cadet Manufacturing of Vancouver Washington plans a 1.9 million heater recall next month selling replacement units at reduced cost. The $12 million recall awaits approval by a bankruptcy judge and the Consumer Product Safety Commission, following a 1997 recall and a class action. The program targets Encore and Cadet heaters blamed for three deaths and significant property damage. Hotlines and online resources provided.
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