President and Republicans clash over 2000 education tax plans
President Clinton touted a $1.2 billion grant program to hire 30,000 teachers for the new school year, while GOP Gov. Engler highlighted tax cuts and streamlined government. Clinton urged Congress to fund 100,000 teachers over seven years with a $12 billion total.
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Judge orders Tripp tapes turned over to Maryland prosecutors
A federal judge ruled Linda Tripp’s conversations with Monica Lewinsky must be handed to Maryland prosecutors, clearing a path to state wiretap charges. Independent Counsel Starr must supply the tapes after a request by State Prosecutor Stephen Montanarelli. Tripp’s lawyer vows to challenge any indictment on immunity grounds, arguing the tapes should be inadmissible.
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Beijing overrules Hong Kong court on right of abode ruling
Beijing asserted its authority by saying the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal erred by interpreting the Basic Law to grant mainland Chinese with one Hong Kong parent the right to live in Hong Kong. Critics warn of eroding autonomy as 1.6 million people could be affected. Tung Chee Hua defended the rule of law while opponents pressed for constitutional protections. The Standing Committee stated the right of abode applies only to children born to Hong Kong residents.
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Hatch defends last minute bid for White House
Orrin Hatch defends a late announced presidential bid while facing skepticism from colleagues. The Utah senator, noted for TV appearances and cross party ties with Edward Kennedy, argues his long Senate career and leadership on key committees justify a run despite Bush leading the field.
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Milestones of 1893 1944 and 1950 in U S history
The timeline notes the 1893 New York stock market crash, the 1944 Allied capture of Cherbourg from Germany, and the 1950 U S decision to deploy Air Force and Navy to Korea after a U N Security Council request.
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