Archbishop Flores Held as Hostage in San Antonio Office
A man seeking passport help, claiming a hand grenade, held Archbishop Patrick Flores and his secretary for hours in the San Antonio chancery. Police negotiated as 50 officers and FBI hostage negotiators surrounded the scene. Flores was released unharmed and escorted out.
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House approves Medicare drug bill in partisan vote
The House passed a Republican plan for a Medicare prescription drug benefit by 217 to 214 amid strong opposition from Democrats and a veto threat from President Clinton. The debate split along party lines with cost and coverage details shaping the near-term fate in the Senate.
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