Debate Tightens as Balanced Budget Amendment Near Defeat
Washington AP reports foes mock the balanced budget amendment as toothless while Senate readiness for a final vote grows. President Clinton calls it a recipe for paralysis and urges defeat. Senator Kennedy says tough choices suffice without a constitutional fix, while Senator Simon presses forward amid wavering Democratic support and a rival Reid proposal to shield Social Security and public works.
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Lebanon at crossroads as peace frays and economy sinks
In Lebanon three years after civil war, a fragile calm holds amid stark economic collapse. Smoldering divisions persist between Maronites and Shiites, with fears of demographic change and Syria’s influence. Prime Minister Hariri pursues a large reconstruction plan while inflation soars, wages lag, and basic services remain unreliable. violence flares and inequality widens, threatening a fragile moderation.
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Lighter Side: Students earn discounts for good grades
Belleville Illinois AP reports a Renaissance Program gives high school students discount cards for strong grades. Straight A’s or a 4.4 GPA earn a Maroon Card with free admission, 10 percent discounts, and lunch permit.
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National Temperature Extremes Reported Across U S
The Associated Press notes high of 84 degrees at Thermal California on Monday and a low of minus 5 at Concord New Hampshire on Tuesday marking notable temperature extremes nationwide.
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Weather and lake data from Padre Lawrence readings
Monday high 35 low 32 overnight 29. Date comparison shows 1992 high 79 and 1913 low 2. Precip 0.6 inch. month 1.103. year-to-date 1.88. Humidity 92 percent at 8 a.m. Sunrise 6 56 sunset 6 15. Lake Clinton temp 37 level 875.54 normal 875.5. Perry Lake temp 38 level 891.52 normal 891.5. Road access numbers and lunar phases listed. Moon last half March 4. new March 12. first half March 20. full March 27.
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