Bush backs annual testing and school transfers plan
President-elect George W. Bush pledged to push annual student testing and allow transfers from chronically failing schools, arguing tests measure progress and that funds should follow the child. He spoke at a Bush-led education forum with business and civil rights leaders, promising swift action if Congress agrees.
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Bush taps Elaine Chao as labor secretary amid withdrawals
President-elect George W. Bush names Elaine Chao, a former Reagan and Bush official, to lead the labor department less than 48 hours after the prior nominee withdrew amid criticism. He also designates Robert Zoellick as U.S. Trade Representative, signaling a cabinet level post to emphasize trade. Chao would be the first Chinese American cabinet member, with Bush praising her executive talent and compassion.
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US Army probes No Gun Ri civilian killings amid war regrets
The Army acknowledged that American soldiers killed or wounded unknown numbers of South Korean refugees near No Gun Ri in July 1950 but found no evidence of formal orders. President Clinton expressed regret, while Defense Secretary Cohen defended the war effort and cautioned against erasing history. Survivors and Seoul oppose the conclusion, accusing whitewash by the Pentagon.
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Buffalo ends snow streak with negligible accumulation
Buffalo ended its measurable snow run at 24 days as flurries on Wednesday failed to reach the required tenth of an inch, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Dave Sage. The city’s streak was tied for its second-longest, with 28 days recorded in the winter of 1976-77.
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Clinton gains seats on health, budget and environment panels
In Washington Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton was assigned to the Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee plus Budget and Environment and Public Works panels. She did not land Finance or Appropriations, noted as the top choices she campaigned for. Committees are allocated by seniority, with Clinton ranked 97th.
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Pork checkoff vote ends promotion program in D C
Farmers in Washington DC rejected the federally supervised pork promotion program by a vote of 15 951 to 14 396 in August September referendum. The 54 million program funds research and advertising to boost pork demand and benefits processors and large farms according to the government. The National Pork Producers Council pledged to challenge the results in court.
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Clinton pension could reach millions for lifetime payout
The National Taxpayers Union estimates President Clinton could receive about 7.29 million in lifetime pension pay out, based on actuarial life expectancy and his age. His first year pension is projected at 161,200 while he earns 200,000 annually as president.
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