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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1998
Page
3
The White House and Republicans hammer out a 500 billion spending package with pork projects including a Boston tunnel and an extended Mississippi duck season. Congress will vote next Tuesday after Friday's resolution kept government operating through then.
President Clinton campaigned in Chicago and Illinois as he urged voters to turn out for the November election. He accused Republicans of pure partisanship, cited stalled medical and education reforms, and noted a budget deal, a White House rally, and support for Sen. Moseley Braun amid protests and donor events.
Casper AP report recalls Matthew Shepard, 21, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church funeral mourners recall his kindness and honesty. Two men face murder charges in the hate crime that shocked the nation as protesters circle outside. The service notes his wish to help others and his faith while supporters and family seek justice and votes for hate crime legislation.
Attorney General Janet Reno announced a new FBI unit that will coordinate federal training and equipment for local police, fire, and rescue teams to respond to chemical biological or nuclear terrorist attacks. The program, funded with 49 million dollars, will train workers, fund gear, run joint exercises, and tailor plans with state and local officials.
Jane Swift, the Massachusetts lieutenant governor candidate, gave birth to Elizabeth Ruth Hunt, 7 pounds 6 ounces, on Friday. Swift plans to stay hospitalized through the weekend and may resume campaigning before the November 3 election. The pregnancy has raised questions about balancing career and family among conservative critics and supporters alike.
In New York a disabled six year old boy named Chaim Weill was found safe at home after being kidnapped by Theresa Goldberg and David Goldberg who took him for a walk claiming he needed a better place to live. They face federal charges and planned to move him to South Carolina.
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