Deal on Mexico bailout nears congressional accord
Washington says a $40 billion loan guarantee package for Mexico is close to final approval. Debate centers on the conditions to apply. Liberal Democrats push for stronger labor and environmental protections while conservatives demand tougher rules on immigration and Cuba ties.
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Garcia Safe After California Car Crash
Jerry Garcia escaped injury after losing control of a BMW loaner and hitting a highway wall on Highway 101 in Mill Valley California. CHP said the 52 year old guitarist spun and stopped facing oncoming traffic with no injuries reported.
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GM strike shuts three GM plants and hits others
Production halted at three GM assembly plants with a fourth only partly operating as a United Auto Workers strike halts parts flow. About 6,800 workers walked out at the AC Delco Flint East complex and a further 17,800 are off at Pontiac Janesville Lansing and Flint plants. Talks resumed with UAW Local 651 amid disputes over staffing overtime and outside contracting.
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Legion demands cancel of Smithsonian Japan bomb exhibit
The American Legion pressed President Clinton to halt the Enola Gay exhibition at the National Air and Space Museum arguing the display still portrays the United States as the aggressor. Congressman Blute indicated a House hearing may be planned as May opening for the Nagasaki and Hiroshima tribute nears.
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Gingrich softens stance on public TV funds
House Speaker Newt Gingrich shifts from a vow to end all CPB funding to a more flexible plan. He backs Rep. John Porter's idea to cut funds to stable urban stations and direct support to small rural outlets, with a decision expected by late February or early March.
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Clinton approval edge lifts to 47 percent in poll
The USA Today CNN Gallup poll shows President Clinton up from 40 percent in December to 47 percent, with Congress at 33 percent and Senate Leader Dole at 56 percent. Gingrich stands at 39 percent while 42 percent favor Republicans on national problems and crime tops concerns.
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GOP senators push term limits constitutional amendment
Senate Republicans John Ashcroft Missouri and Fred Thompson Tennessee introduced a constitutional amendment to cap House terms at three two year terms and Senate terms at two six year terms. The plan faces GOP divisions with alternatives proposing six House terms. A two thirds congressional vote and three fourths state ratification required. current members exempt until ratified.
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