Lawyers seek classified files on bombing case
McVeigh and Nichols ask for CIA and other agencies files on foreign groups linking to the Oklahoma City bombing. Prosecutors counter that the attack was carried out by a U.S. citizen and no foreign mastermind is evident.
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Clinton signs line item veto amid budget overhaul
President Clinton signed a line item veto law granting a president five days to strike specific items from spending bills. Congress retains overriding power by a two thirds vote. Federal employees union filed suit, calling the measure unconstitutional and a threat to pay raises. The veto power is limited to targeted items and small tax breaks.
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Rockets injure 36 in northern Israel
Shiite Muslim guerrillas fired rockets at northern Israel wounding 36. Israeli opposition leaders used the attack as political ammunition ahead of elections. The Iranian backed Hezbollah said the barrage was retaliation for a land mine blast that killed a Lebanese teen and wounded two other boys.
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Serbs Free Three Prisoners as Conference Pressure Rises
Bosnian Serbs released three Muslim prisoners Tuesday to satisfy international demands and gain entry to a two day fundraising conference in Brussels. Officials welcomed the move but yet to decide on attendance.
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