House votes to extend debt limit amid stalled talks
The House approved a 322 billion dollar debt extension for next year amid a budget stalemate with the White House. If Senate passage occurs, federal red ink could reach 3.44 trillion by 1991 end. A Social Security surplus measure passed 413 to 15 would shift deficits after 1992. Opponents warn it harms budget talks. Moynihan proposes payroll tax cuts. Negotiations continued with President Bush as leaders meet on stalled deficit reductions.
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Wildfire chases Calif campers near Santa Ynez Valley
A 800 acre blaze forced evacuations of campgrounds and picnic sites seven miles north of Santa Barbara as about 580 firefighters worked to surround half of the fire in the Santa Ynez Valley. U.S. Forest Service said containment was expected by midday today and the cause remained unknown.
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Souter avoids comment on Steinbrenner during Senate visit
Supreme Court nominee David H. Souter continues his low profile tour of Senate offices and dodges a reporter question about exiled Yankee owner George Steinbrenner. He laughs then declines to comment as Steinbrenner is banned by baseball commissioner from Yankees day to day operations.
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