Clinton marks Fulbright anniversary with world peace pledge
President Clinton commemorates the 50th anniversary of Fulbright scholarships at a White House dinner honoring five decades of scholars. He credits the program with easing suspicions and building global peace, paying tribute to founder William J. Fulbright and urging continued support for future generations.
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Clinton
William J. Fulbright
D-Ark
Fulbright
White House
First-time jobless claims rise modestly in week
In Washington, AP reports the Labor Department says first time unemployment claims increased by 9,000 to a seasonally adjusted 354,000 for the latest week, up from 345,000. The week ending May 25 had 346,000 claims, while June 1 reached the highest point since April 20, despite analysts predicting a smaller rise.
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Beattie Resigns as Fish and Wildlife Chief Over Cancer
Mollie Beattie the first woman to lead the US Fish and Wildlife Service resigns to focus on recovery from brain cancer. Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt praised her as an inspiration while noting her medical condition prevents continuing duties. Beattie, 49, has been ill for weeks after surgeries and a medical leave.
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Washington
Mollie Beattie
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Interior
Bruce Babbitt
Ms. Beattie
Waldholtz pleads guilty to four charges in tax and campaign probes
Joseph Waldholtz ex-husband of Rep. Enid Greene pleaded guilty in federal court to four criminal charges. Three involve Greene's taxes or 1994 congressional campaign spending. He admitted falsifying spending reports and providing false tax information and faces bank fraud counts. Sentencing set for Sept. 19 with cooperation promised. He disclosed a $55,000 loss to offset $39,000 of capital gains for 1993 taxes.
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Washington
Joseph Waldholtz
Enid Greene
Utah
Greene
Waldholtz
Joe Waldholtz
Pam Bethel
Barbara Nicastro
Dole Moves On Budget Amendment Vote Before Senate Exit
With five days left before Bob Dole leaves the Senate to campaign for president the GOP pushes a constitutional amendment requiring a balanced federal budget by 2002. The measure, likely to fail short of a two thirds majority, aims to shape the deficit debate for the November elections while a White House official calls the move a meaningless gesture.
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Senate
Clinton
White House
Bob Dole
Dole
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Clinton cuts FHA closing costs for first time buyers
President Clinton announced a 200 reduction in FHA closing costs for homes bought with government backed loans. The discount aims to help about 100 000 buyers annually and requires completion of an accredited homebuyer education course. The move follows a separate 1500 college tax credit proposal and a 16 per passenger international flight fee plan.
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Clinton
Federal Housing Administration
White House
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