Bishops urge end to death penalty and abortion rulings
Catholic bishops at a Capitol Hill conference called for abolition of the death penalty and reversal of a recent Supreme Court abortion ruling. Cardinal Mahony said the church supports community crime strategies and noted signs against capital punishment. The meeting marked Jubilee 2000 and echoed Vatican II themes of ecumenism and vernacular worship.
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Philippine president faces impeachment trial in Senate
The House sent impeachment charges against President Joseph Estrada to the Senate for trial amid calls for resignation. Estrada faces accusations of taking millions in payoffs from illegal gambling. The move, endorsed by more than a third of House members, bypassed a full vote, raising questions about procedural validity.
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CBO may boost 10 year surplus projection by up to two trillion
Budget specialists say the Congressional Budget Office is weighing a rise in 10 year surplus estimates by as much as 2 trillion tied to a stronger than expected growth forecast. The move would add to the 4.6 trillion surplus projected for 2001 to 2010 and influence tax cut and spending plans.
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Clinton expands national forest protection plan
The Clinton administration broadened a plan to curb logging mining and road building on almost 59 million acres of forest land including 9.3 million acres in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest The plan tightens roadless area restrictions amid opposition from timber groups and would pause mining coal phosphate and other minerals on Forest Service land
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Republicans Delay Lame-Duck Session to December 5
Republican leaders move to postpone this week’s lame-duck session delaying budget talks and narrowing work to a tax bill and minor measures. The House approves a temporary spending extension through December 5 and the Senate plans to follow. Clinton anticipated to sign the bill as uncertainty over the presidential outcome continues.
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