Political subsidy fuels party conventions in New York and Houston
Washington reports on nearly 49 million dollars in federal and host city spending for Democratic and Republican conventions. Cities including New York and Houston will spend 26.8 million, with the federal portion 22 million. Proponents say costs spur visitor spending and curb private influence, while critics call the transfer unfair to taxpayers amid a large deficit. The Democratic gathering is projected at 38.6 million and the Republicans at 21 million, funded in part by a voluntary tax checkoff.
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NEA rejects standardized testing at annual convention
The National Education Association votes 8500 delegates against mandated standardized tests and for alternative measures of achievement such as periodic review of schoolwork. NEA President Geiger supports the decision, while criticizing Education Secretary Alexander. The vote also endorses Bill Clinton with 88.24 percent of delegate support.
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Bush warns veto threat over road building plan
The Bush administration warned it would veto a Democratic bid to use unspent foreign aid for transportation projects boosting jobs. The House planned debate as Bush travels in Europe, while supporters say the plan would create up to 125,000 jobs and aid recovery amid recession.
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Jackson flags narrow Clinton Gore ticket for labor
In a Fox Morning News interview Jesse Jackson criticized Bill Clinton's VP pick Senator Albert Gore as a fairly narrow ticket. He questioned whether two Southern moderates can mobilize labor and said the Democratic National Convention should focus on unemployment, minimum wage, and right to work. Jackson will weigh the choice to see if Clinton and Gore can win worker support.
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