Greenspan Urges Budget Path to Surplus and Debt Paydown
Washington D C Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan told House Budget Committee that the economy benefits from a significant surplus plan and resisting tax cuts or new programs until surpluses are secure He favors using early surpluses to reduce the national debt a move Clinton backs by prioritizing Social Security but Greenspan emphasizes debt reduction to lower interest costs and boost future surpluses.
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DNA tests back third party claim in Sheppard case
The first DNA tests on Dr. Sam Sheppard suggest a third person was in the house when his wife was killed in 1954, supporting his claim of an intruder. Blood on the doctor’s pants and two other spots were not from Sheppard or his wife, per Sam Reese Sheppard’s attorney. He was acquitted at a retrial in 1966 after exhumation for comparison.
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Senate approves 0.08 DUI standard in highway bill
The Senate approved a 0.08 blood alcohol limit by 2001 as a condition for federal highway funds. If states resist, 5 percent of highway dollars would be cut, rising to 10 percent later. Supporters from Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the National Safety Council say the change could save 500 to 600 lives annually.
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House grants Puerto Rico a plebiscite on status
The House narrowly authorized a Puerto Rico plebiscite to choose statehood independence or continued commonwealth status. The 209 to 208 vote followed a 12 hour debate over language, culture, and English as a unifying national factor. The bill heads to the Senate with uncertain prospects.
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Female astronaut to command shuttle in historic first
Air Force lieutenant colonel Eileen Collins, 41, of Elmira New York, named to command a U S space shuttle flight the first woman selected for command in the program s history Collins has flown two shuttle missions totaling 419 space hours including the 1995 first joint Russian American shuttle flight and the 1997 mission A White House ceremony was planned with President Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton to announce the selection and highlight math and science training Collins joins Susan Still as a qualified female shuttle pilot with Pamela Melroy scheduled to pilot in 1999 The NASA tally notes 27 women have flown aboard shuttles since 1981 with 68 total space flights by American women
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Nye and dignified talk push modern schools and diversity
Bill Nye testified to the House Science Committee urging modern school facilities and diversity among scientists, and backing the metric system in the United States. He stressed better buildings attract teachers and that science should reflect a diverse population. The report also covers Tim Allen’s defamation suit, Demi Moore and Bruce Willis gossip, Barbra Streisand's donation to Clinton's birthplace foundation, Spielberg stalking conviction details, Camilla overnight gossip, and birthday notices.
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