Rostenkowski pleads innocent to corruption
Rep. Dan Rostenkowski, arraigned on 17 corruption charges in U.S. District Court near the Capitol, pleaded innocent and pledged a vigorous defense. He and attorney Dan Webb said the congressman will fight the case, denying wrongdoing and vowing to wash away the mud on his reputation. Webb signaled a constitutional challenge to the indictment as a first line of defense.
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Clinton proposes jobs for single moms
President Clinton’s welfare reform blueprint would launch a work program for single mothers, placing up to 400,000 young women in subsidized or community service jobs by 2000. The plan imposes a 24 month cash-benefit limit, requires participation in a work program if unable to find private sector work, and strengthens child support collection efforts.
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South Korea Readies for Possible War as North Tensions Rise
South Korea tightens war readiness and urges North Korea to change paths while the United States seeks UN backed economic sanctions for denying inspectors access to its main nuclear complex. North Korea warns such moves amount to war as its ally China abstains on the sanctions vote.
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