Clinton Signals Pragmatic Start to Economic Team
President elect Clinton taps five seasoned Washington insiders to lead economic policy and administration, establishing a new national economic council headed by Robert Rubin. The appointments favor insiders from Wall Street and Congress, signaling a focus on action and deficit reduction over new large spending programs.
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Snow turns Iowa snow gear into hot sellers this winter
Eastern Iowa retailers report strong demand for shovels snowplows and snowmobiles as forecasts hint at a long snowy season. Cedar Rapids contractors say busy days and early storms boosted business while dealers note Wisconsin buyers help lift sled sales.
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Clinton to name four women to key posts in new administration
President elect Bill Clinton intends to announce four Cabinet level picks including Donna Shalala to head Health and Human Services Carole Browner to lead the EPA Laura Tyson to chair the Council of Economic Advisers and Robert Reich as Labor secretary A Powell state ties linger as a possible later hire with confirmation still pending and a press conference planned this afternoon.
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