Marines wounded in Albania training exercise incident
Two Marines were shot and wounded during a liberty stop in Durres Albania while taking part in a first ever joint training exercise with Albanian units. The incident was confirmed by a Pentagon official speaking on background.
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Senate OKs unfunded mandates bill in bipartisan vote
The Senate approved a bill to curb Congress's program creation era and require funding for major new efforts. The 86 to 10 vote drew praise from leaders on both sides and health and environmental concerns were raised by some Democrats. The bill tasks the CBO with estimating costs and requires federal money for programs costing over 50 million dollars to state or local governments, plus impact reports for major private sector and regulatory costs.
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Economy Grows 4.0 Percent in 1994 Amid Strong Q4 Surge
The Commerce Department reports GDP advanced 4.5 percent annual rate in Q4 1994, with the year totaling 4.0 percent growth. Analysts warn gains may wane as the Fed plans further rate hikes and firms reduce large stockpiles. Inflation remains subdued and inventories rose faster than expected.
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Clinton warns GOP to remember welfare children
President Clinton cautioned Republicans at a bipartisan welfare reform meeting against cutting benefits without regard to children's welfare. GOP lawmakers, including Rep. Tim Hutchinson, said they are drafting reforms with or without White House involvement, while White House officials downplay expectations.
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Panel Opens SSI Hearings on Welfare Cuts to Addicts and Immigrants
Washington hearing room fills with disabled people as House Ways and Means Welfare subcommittee debates cutting cash SSI benefits for alcohol and drug addicts, disabled children, and some immigrants. Chairman Shaw cites alleged widespread abuse while Democrats and disability groups warn against excessive safeguards.
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