House votes to lift Bosnian arms embargo
The House approved 244 to 178 a measure to end the UN Bosnian arms embargo, directing the president to end the embargo and authorizing up to 200 million dollars in arms aid to Bosnia. The move challenges Clinton policy and NATO unity, with officials warning it could fracture alliances and anger Russia.
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Administration backs Gulf illness bill endorses compensation
Veterans and lawmakers hailed the Clinton administration’s support for a bill to compensate Persian Gulf Syndrome illness, urging broader access and ongoing outreach. VA Secretary Jesse Brown urged loosening a one year symptom deadline and warned costs would rise as more veterans come forward. The measure seeks expanded research and coordinated treatment.
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