Clinton stands by Weld nomination as Mexico ambassador
President Clinton defends nominating Republican Gov. William Weld to be ambassador to Mexico amid Sen. Jesse Helms threat to block the move. Helms could derail hearings and has questioned Weld on marijuana use for medical purposes. Weld vows to visit Helms first once formally nominated.
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Medicare overhaul gains House subcommittee approval
A House Ways and Means health subcommittee unanimously backed a bipartisan Medicare reform plan to trim spending by 115 billion dollars and broaden seniors choices in health plans. The vote, 13 to 0, signals broad support for targeted savings without major changes to universal coverage, with final committee decisions expected next week.
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Two Atlanta Bombings Linked in Serial Attack Probe
FBI and ATF officials connect two Atlanta bombings at an abortion clinic and a gay bar to one bomber or group. Investigators note nearly identical bomb design and matched components and consider possible links to last year’s Centennial Olympic Park blast.
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Texas executes two inmates in 1935 record year
In Huntsville Texas two murderers were executed by injection within an hour of each other as Texas tied a 1935 record with 19th and 20th executions this year Dorsey Johnson-Bey 30 and Losada 32 faced final statements Johnson-Bey confessed love for family while Losada noted God is with me The two cases involved a convenience store clerk and the beating and rape and killing of a 15 year old girl Olga Perales in 1984
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