Dow hits new high as inflation cools in June data
Inflation eased with the CPI up 0.1 percent led by cheaper gasoline and items like lettuce and cars. Retail sales rose 0.1 percent, signaling consumer caution after a spring spending surge. Dow rose 149 points to 9245.54 as earnings boosts from J P Morgan and Johnson & Johnson supported markets.
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Washington Monument to get dazzling facelift by 2000
The Washington Monument will receive a 9.4 million restoration with 800 lights and decorative fabric to create an artistic exterior while cranes and scaffolding are hidden. Workers will seal cracks and repair damage, with completion aimed for May 2000. observers will still access the tower during most of the work.
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Starr subpoenas agent Cockell for testimony in Lewinsky case
Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr subpoenas Larry Cockell, head of Clinton's plainclothes security detail, seeking testimony about any contacts between President Clinton and Monica Lewinsky. The move comes as appeals judges consider forcing uniformed agents and a Secret Service lawyer to testify amid privilege debates.
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Arts center expansion costs exceed estimates
Lawrence arts center expansion now expected to cost six point three five to seven point two million dollars, up from a planned five point eight million. Growth in size to forty six thousand three hundred square feet driven by architects, with officials weighing how to cover the shortfall.
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Democrats label GOP as slackers in campaign line
In Washington, Democrats frame the Republican Congress as ineffective as they plan a takedown tour this fall. They attach partisan bills to unrelated measures to stall action, aiming to paint Republicans as gridlocked while seeking political advantage. Senate Leader Tom Daschle defends pursuing accomplishments amid tactics.
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