Summit to focus on trade amid Americas talks
President Clinton and 33 Western Hemisphere leaders will back a Free Trade Area of the Americas by 2005 during the three day Miami Summit of the Americas. The plan follows NAFTA and aims to broaden US growth through trade with Latin American partners.
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Clinton calls for united Democratic front in post election tone
President Clinton urged Democrats to unite and challenge the new GOP majority while promising to defend his first term achievements. He called for a contest of ideas on budget, welfare reform and economic change and urged reaching out to the middle class.
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Helms defends remark about Clinton bodyguard
Sen. Jesse Helms challenges reporters over furor from his quip that President Clinton would need a bodyguard if visiting a North Carolina military base. He says the remark was private and questions why CBS report about it wasn’t pursued. He repeats it was not a threat.
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New England Fishing Areas Closed to Restore Stocks
The U S Commerce Department closed about 6 600 square miles off southern New England and Georges Bank to most commercial fishing until March 12 to rebuild cod haddock and flounder stocks. Exemptions apply to by catch under 5 percent and certain gear rules aim to protect juveniles. Fishermen fear illegal fishing across the Hague Line may rise.
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