State Department OKs Cuban visas for Elian family
The State Department cleared six Cubans including Juan Miguel Gonzalez for U S travel to pursue reunification with Elian as talks continue with Miami relatives. Officials say more visas are under review and negotiations focus on how and when Elian will be reunited with his father.
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Bush Trains Focus on Environment Ahead of Gore
Bush challenged Al Gore on environmental policy during a stop at a cleaned steel mill site in Aliquippa Pennsylvania, promoting a contaminated site cleanup plan modeled after programs in 35 states and criticizing the federal Superfund as slow. He said Pennsylvania didn’t wait for Gore to act and claimed the state’s cleanup improved it. Gore aides cited open space expansion urban sprawl efforts and a drilling ban to counter.
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al Gore
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House approves funding study on methane hydrate energy
The H ouse votes to provide nearly 50 million dollars for a government study of methane hydrates as an energy source. The plan directs the energy, interior, defense and commerce secretaries to assess potential development and safety measures amid concerns about climate impact and sea floor stability.
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Hormone Therapy Linked to Higher Early Heart Risks
Preliminary findings from the Women’s Health Initiative show women on hormone therapy after menopause had a small rise in heart attacks strokes and blood clots in the first two years versus placebo. Experts caution against changing treatment decisions until results are clarified.
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Sioux City Native Nominated Navy Chief by Clinton
President Clinton nominated Adm Vern Clark a Sioux City native to be the next Navy chief. He commands the U S Atlantic Fleet based in Norfolk with responsibility for all Navy operations in the Atlantic. If confirmed, he would replace Adm Jay Johnson whose four year term ends in July.
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