Graves sets out 1998 agenda in State of the State
Kansas Governor Bill Graves outlined a tax relief plan near 180 million dollars and urged social conservatives to back a ban on late term abortion, framing next year's GOP primary. House critics Tim Shallenburger and Phill Kline signaled cautious acceptance of the tax-cut proposal.
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Lawmakers warm to tax cuts amid Graves plan
Area lawmakers react to Governor Graves proposed tax cuts of 178.5 million dollars. Rep Ralph Tanner, a Baldwin Republican, says conservatives expected a package between 125 and 145 million and may contest Graves. House Speaker Tim Shallenberger comments follow.
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Gov Grants Budget Highlights For 1999 Cal Year
Gov Bill Graves outlines an $8.5 million proposed budget for 1999. He proposes reducing school property tax mills from 27 to 23 and raises pay for most state workers by 4 percent. Additional funds go to districts with low enrollments and other needs.
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Iraqis protest U.N. weapons inspections stance
Iraq and its U.N. envoy clash over the composition of weapons inspection teams led by ex Marine Captain Scott Ritter U.N. chief Richard Butler said inspections would proceed as planned while Iraq objects to American presence arguing it delays sanctions lifting U.S. President Clinton warned of strong Security Council action if inspectors are denied access.
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European nations sign ban on human cloning
Seventeen European states including Denmark Estonia Finland France Greece Iceland Italy Latvia Luxembourg Macedonia Moldova Norway Portugal Romania San Marino Slovenia Spain Sweden and Turkey signed a treaty declaring that cloning people violates human dignity and is a misuse of science though Britain and Germany abstained citing concerns about rigidity. The pact by the 40 member Council of Europe follows Dolly the sheep’s 1997 milestone and recent calls by scientists to halt human cloning experiments.
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Hong Kong Stocks Plunge Amid Finance House Liquidation
Hong Kong stocks fell after a major finance house was forced into liquidation dragging markets down again. Indonesia’s market rose as President Suharto pledged deeper reforms while Lawrence Summers met him in Jakarta signaling commitment to economic stabilization. IMF officials expect a new bailout package soon as volatility unsettles investors. Dow futures rose after early jitters.
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