Congress approves $11.2 billion Colombia drug war bill
Congress sends President Clinton a 11.2 billion package to fund Colombia’s drug war, Pentagon needs, and disaster aid. House passed the measure 306 110 while Senate approved by voice vote. Clinton backs the bill saying it is very important and will sign it.
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Ethanol Proposal for Gasoline Boosts Corn Growers Hopes
The EPA proposes easier use of ethanol as an octane booster in reformulated gasoline, aiming to lower costs and ease summer blends. The plan seeks public comment for two months with a final rule expected by year end, amid pressure from farmers and Midwest lawmakers.
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Egyptian cave drawings questioned as fake by experts
An Iowa pilot reported striking cave drawings in the Egyptian desert but Egypt's antiquities service questions their age and authenticity. Kent Weeks of the American University in Cairo deems the paintings fake citing rock carving methods and atypical predynastic features.
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