Ex envoy fired as Taiwan representative on last day in office
On his final day Secretary of State Warren Christopher dismissed James Wood, chief U S representative for Taiwan, after 13 months in post. Wood claimed 90 minutes to draft a resignation letter and said office locks were changed to mark his fall from favor. He blamed false corruption accusations tied to Clinton re election fundraising.
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Kasich urges delay of balanced budget amendment vote
House Budget Committee Chairman John Kasich urges delaying the balanced budget amendment vote to avoid a likely defeat. Senate momentum faces two undecided freshmen, while House support weakens amid calls to exclude Social Security from the measure. Treasury Secretary Rubin warns of long term risks, and Clinton foes say flexibility is insufficient.
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Starr rules out foul play in Foster death
White water independent counsel Kenneth Starr concluded Vince Foster was not murdered and no cover-up occurred. The Times reported the investigation, now third on Foster’s 30 year old case, may be released soon with no firm finding beyond not murder. Starr had planned a switch to Pepperdine before deciding to stay on the probe.
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Medicare educates seniors on rights amid rising HMO enrollment
Medicare launches a major effort to strengthen patient rights and provide comparison information as more than 5 million beneficiaries join HMOs. The program will unveil streamlined appeals rules for denied services and post consumer information on its Internet site to reach retirees and advocates.
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North Korea to reshuffle power after minister's death
North Korea's defense minister Choe Kwang died at 78 from a heart attack. Analysts say Kim Jong Il can now reinforce his hold on the regime with new military backing as funeral plans signal a top-post shake-up.
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Netanyahu Hussein talks focus on Har Homa Jewish neighborhood
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met King Hussein in Jerusalem amid protests over 6500 new Har Homa homes planned on a hill east of the city. Palestinians criticize the project as an effort to surround East Jerusalem with Jewish neighborhoods.
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