Congress weighs bills that cut into budget surplus
Washington AP reports late session tax and spending bills could slice hundreds of billions from the projected 10 year surplus, as Bush and Gore clash over use of funds. Estimates vary with $842 to $892 billion in reductions including extra interest payments.
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Retired officers to lead USS Cole security probe
A retired Navy admiral and a retired Army general will head an independent investigation into security on the USS Cole at Aden after the attack. Defense Secretary Cohen asked Adm Harold German and Gen William Crouch to lead the probe, with Adm Robert Natter voicing confidence attackers will be found and punished.
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Gore and Bush clash over economy in key state stops
In New York and Michigan campaigns, Gore warns prosperity hinges on voters' choice while Bush pitches younger workers and Social Security reforms. Both emphasize tax cuts, deficits, and a late surge push as advertising strategies shift to Ohio California Minnesota and Vermont with a Fox network town hall slated for Oct 27.
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Independent counsel faults Clinton testimony and aides
Independent Counsel Robert Ray criticized Hillary Clinton for factually inaccurate testimony and said White House aides were uncooperative in the White House travel office firings probe. The report noted financial irregularities and questioned whether Clinton knew of any influence on the May 1993 purge but stopped short of prosecuting her.
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