China threat pans Taiwan stock market ahead of election
Taiwan markets tumble as Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji warns that a pro independence win could trigger war. Investors rush to sell, stock index falls as much as 4.5 percent before government funds buy shares to steady the market. Chen Shui-bian leads polls amid endorsements and large rallies as Soong and Lien Chan trail.
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Taiwan
Zhu Rongji
Zhu
Beijing
Chen Shui-bian
Democratic Progressive Party
Chen
China
Win
U S to lift ban on Iranian imports
Washington outlines a major Iran policy shift under Secretary Albright promising return of frozen assets, lifting a ban on four luxury goods and easing visits for academics and athletes. The move nods to Tehran's moderates while preserving oil sanctions, with context tied to Khatami's rise and Parliament gains.
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Washington
Madeleine Albright
Iran
United States
Albright
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Reagan
U.S
Kidnap suspect under death by own action watch
An unemployed man James P. Johnson 38 is held on 1 million bail under a death by own action watch after a three day kidnapping of 10 year old Jessica Rodriguez from a driveway. He allegedly abducted her March 6 after she got off a school bus and released her outside a Wal Mart 25 miles from home. Johnson checked into a mental health center earlier this week and was arrested there Wednesday. The judge denied a request to place him in the mental health facility and ordered solitary jail confinement under the watch.
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Fla
James P. Johnson
Jessica Rodriguez
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Vermont House approves civil unions for gays in landmark vote
The Vermont House passed a bill by 76 to 69 to create civil unions for same sex couples, granting about 300 state benefits similar to marriage. Supporters hailed the move as groundbreaking with Gov. Howard Dean backing the measure, while opponents warned of broader implications.
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State
Senate
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Chuck Kletecka
Waterbury
Peg Byron
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund
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Veterans agency slow to process claims despite upgrades
Washington AP reports the Veterans Benefits Administration still handles more than 3.2 million veterans and survivors while taking an average of 205 days to complete an original disability claim. After spending over 200 million on computer modernization, critics say the system shows no clear gains and widespread paper reliance persists. Robert Epley promises dramatic changes within two years including new computer systems, better-trained staff, and reduced errors.
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Veterans Benefits Administration
Associated Press
Terry Everett
R-Ala
House Veterans Affairs
VBA
Robert Epley
Delayed VA Claims Face Months More To Process
Waiting for decisions with over half a million veterans expected to die this year, timely handling of claims is crucial. Despite computer upgrades of more than $200 million, it now takes an average of more than 200 days to process claims.
Clinton seeks delay in ethics probe over Lewinsky affair
President Clinton asked an Arkansas court panel to postpone the ethics investigation until after his term ends and said he will fight to keep his law license. David Kendall filed the request with the Arkansas Committee on Professional Conduct, which opened the inquiry in February into ethics complaints tied to Clinton's sworn testimony in the Monica Lewinsky matter.
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Arkansas Committee On Professional Conduct
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