Clinton plan shifts air traffic control to semipublic entity
The Clinton administration proposes moving air traffic control from the Transportation Department to a semipublic corporation, shifting more transport spending to states and slashing DOT agencies. The plan aims to save about 6.7 billion over five years to fund tax cuts for the middle class, with details to follow in February. Officials cite prior related ideas from Gore’s review and infrastructure groups. reactions are cautious pending specifics.
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Clinton's tax cut plan outlines agency by agency cuts
An itemized look shows transportation consolidating 30 programs into one grant system and mass transit funding cuts. HUD consolidates 60 housing programs into four new ones with vouchers for low income families. The plan also considers privatizing air traffic control and shifting several services to private industry as part of a broader downsizing effort.
EPA approves cleaner cars plan for Northeast states
The EPA approves a plan for 12 states and Washington DC to cut smog by mandating a new class of cleaner burning vehicles sold mainly in the Northeast. The program aims for 70 percent lower emissions than current cars, with fleets reaching minimum standards by 1999 and a mix of emission levels allowed. At least half of the involved states must approve within a year.
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Secret Service ties White House bullets to distant shooter
The Secret Service said four 9 mm bullets found on the White House grounds were fired from a great distance. No injuries occurred as three bullets landed near the mansion and one pierced a window while President Clinton’s family was inside but not in danger. The ATF identified the weapon type but authorities will not publicly disclose details while the probe continues.
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