Online tax issue dominates a 19 member panel hearing
Washington discusses Internet sales growth and the push to tax remote commerce before a 2001 moratorium expires. Governors and economists warn against aggressive tax moves while questioning enforcement and cross border impact on domestic business.
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Virginia
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Austan Goolsbee
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Supreme Court
Lawr ence cheer team falters amid funding woes
Jeff Davis, veteran entertainer and former KU and Chiefs cheerleader, faced financial trouble that halted his Lawrence based Pro Cheer All Star squad after seven years of success. Admirers and critics agree the lack of funds transformed what should have been another national title run into an emotional setback for the team.
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Kansas City Chiefs
Jeff Davis
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NATO ends bombing campaign as Yugoslav troops leave Kosovo
NATO declares formal end to its Kosovo bombing after 40 000 Yugoslav troops depart. G8 leaders agree on partial reconstruction aid while Milosevic remains in power. Kosovo rebuilt, rest of Yugoslavia to get humanitarian aid. plans to reconvene to review progress.
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Russia
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Germany
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Tony Blair
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Gerhard Schroeder
Clinton
Balkan
Mike Jackson
Yeltsin backs talks on missile treaty revisions
Russian President Boris Yeltsin agreed Sunday to consider revising the ABM treaty as U.S. President Bill Clinton seeks deeper nuclear cuts. National Security Adviser Sandy Berger described the meeting as a reset in ties after Kosovo tensions, with both leaders agreeing to fall talks on broader reductions and possible treaty reopenings.
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Gates Leads Forbes Billionaires List as Wealth Surges
Forbes reports the world's richest 200 now exceed 1 trillion dollars in collective net worth, with Bill Gates at 90 billion atop a list of 465 billionaires. The Internet boom accelerates wealth creation, boosting Gates and Walton heirs among the top ranks in Forbes July 5 issue.
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Forbes Magazine
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Microsoft
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