Clinton searches for direction in second term
Clinton faces a largely rhetorical presidency for the next three years with a Republican Congress and few urgent national problems. aides and scholars say his options are constrained by limited big goals, a desire for small initiatives, and his own restless energy.
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Clinton scorecard highlights second term so far
Highlights show Clinton's 1997 achievements through a budget deal, tax credits for families and education programs, and health care gains. It notes defeats on fast-track trade authority and campaign finance reform, plus public scrutiny of ethics and a tense relations with allies. Outlook points to a GOP-driven tax reform and modest 1998 priorities in education health and welfare.
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Holiday parade rolls through downtown with horse drawn spectacle
A mass holiday parade in Kansas features about 200 horses and 300 drivers, including a Fort Riley cavalry unit. Rob Phillips of Eldridge Hotel acts as grand marshal, providing free housing. Nearly 100 vehicles this year, with costumes from 1850 to 1900. The event precedes a weekend of crafts fairs, music, and charity activities across Lawrence, Lecompton, and nearby venues.
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Unemployment at 24 year low amid mixed inflation fears
November payrolls show a 0.3 percent rise in employment and a 0.3 hour gain in the workweek, lifting average earnings to 12.47 per hour. Clinton calls the economy strong but economists warn wage gains may push inflation, possibly prompting a Fed rate move. Dow closes up 99 points as markets ride the data.
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Microsoft hearing ends without ruling in antitrust case
In an anticlimactic start to the government antitrust case, Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson adjourned a 90 minute hearing without rulings or timing on further action. The sessions focused on the DOJ’s injunction and fines and Microsoft’s bid to dismiss, with both sides reiterating arguments as Microsoft readies Windows 98 for next year.
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