Thai businesswoman, Kronenberg charged in campaign fund scheme
Pauline Kanchanalak and Duangnet Kronenberg face a 24 count indictment for funneling at least 679000 in foreign and corporate contributions to the DNC and state parties through straw donors from 1992 to 1996. Prosecutors say the pair sought access to President Clinton and his aides.
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First Lady Tours Historic Sites to Save Nations Treasures
Hillary Rodham Clinton kicked off a Save America's Treasures tour visiting a corroded Francis Scott Key statue in Baltimore and a $13 million funding push including a $10 million Ralph Lauren gift for the Star Spangled Banner flag. The tour funds outdoor sculpture preservation nationwide and hits sites from Edison’s lab in New Jersey to Harriet Tubman’s Auburn home and other preserved landmarks.
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Detak Wins License, Reopens Detik Heritage in Indonesia
Detik, banned in 1994 for critical reporting, will relaunch as Detak under President Habibie. Chief editor Eros Djarot says 80,000 to 100,000 copies will be printed, with about 60 percent for Jakarta. The paper aims to revive press freedom after Suharto’s May resignation.
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Russia secures 17.1 billion in new international loans
International lenders approve a 17.1 billion dollar bailout for Russia to stabilize its economy over two years. Funds from the IMF the World Bank and Japan could flow next week pending parliament approval of the stabilization plan. The package totals 22.6 billion with existing loans. Anatoly Chubais and IMF World Bank officials announce the accord in Washington. The Clinton administration calls it a major step forward as the IMF board convenes and Russia’s Duma sets a special session.
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