Rostenkowski Signals Likely Whitewater Hearings
Rep. Dan Rostenkowski said hearings on Whitewater seem inevitable, joining Rep. Lee Hamilton in backing prompt, thorough investigations. In other action, Ways and Means shelved a proposed 2 per pack cigarette tax rise to fund health reform and resisted long term Medicare changes and lower deductible plans. New York hydrant removals threaten parking spaces as aging fixtures go out. Boston parade canceled after Supreme Court allows gay group to participate.
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House Debates Health Care Reform in Oxford Style
In a rare after hours session the House staged an Oxford style debate on health care reform with eight lawmakers from both parties. Gephardt and Gingrich led opening statements as Stark and Thomas weighed the Clinton plan against reform elements while the event aired on NPR and C-SPAN.
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Russia to close reactors producing weapons plutonium
Russia and the United States announced a deal to shut down three reactors that make weapons grade plutonium, a move that would end production by one of the five declared nuclear powers. Officials said funding for alternative heating must be secured and inspections of storage facilities will be allowed.
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Dallas driveway attacks shock upscale neighborhood
In north Dallas an escalating wave of driveways attacks has killed two residents and injured others since January. Victims, often driving luxury cars, were targeted as culprits followed into their rear-entry driveways, with police offering a 15000 reward and increasing patrols as three suspects were jailed.
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