Clinton to push for Israel Syria peace effort continues
President Clinton welcomed new Israeli prime minister Shimon Peres at the White House and pledged U S support for moving the Syrian Israeli and broader Middle East peace talks forward. He spoke by phone with President Assad and noted improved conditions for negotiations while Secretary of State Christopher planned trips to accelerate talks.
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Seattle machinists strike ends as tentative deal reached
Negotiators for striking Boeing Co. machinists announce a tentative four year contract to end a 67 day strike. Union leaders will urge members to approve the agreement in a Wednesday vote. The walkout began October 6 after rejecting an initial offer and continued after a second rejection on November 21. Financial terms include a 10 percent first year bonus, a 4.5 percent lump sum in year two, and two 3 percent general wage increases in 1997 and 1998.
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Mourners misidentify body at Washington funeral
In Washington, Gladys Hudson's funeral was halted when mourners found the casketed body did not match the 81 year old woman. Funeral director W H Bacon claimed the body was Hudson, but a later note said permission to disinter another woman buried around the same time was being sought.
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Lawmaker says she was duped into fraud in tell-all
Utah congresswoman Enid Greene Waldholtz described being deceived by her estranged husband Joe Waldholtz who forged her signatures and diverted campaign funds. She apologized, vowed to finish her term, but did not reveal plans to seek re election as opponents question her knowledge of the schemes and timing of revelations.
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Budget laws gain 135 billion cushion for budget talks
The CBO reports 135 billion in extra funds to bridge gaps in a seven year balanced budget plan. Most money lingers in the first five years, with little seventh year payoff, complicating final negotiations. Republicans and Democrats plan to resume talks after briefings as they seek agreement on a broad budget outline.
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Packard Shifts Vote On U S Troops in Bosnia Peace Mission
Republican Rep. Ron Packard touring Sarajevo shifted from opposing Clinton’s NATO peace mission to supporting U S troops after witnessing the city’s devastation. He called for safety, urged robust rules of engagement, and noted a potential vote hinge as NATO plans transfer of command in Sarajevo on December 19.
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