WTO ruling challenges U S turtle protection ban
The WTO panel preliminarily finds the U S shrimp import ban, aimed at protecting endangered sea turtles, may violate global trade rules. The dispute centers on U S requirements for turtle excluder devices in trawl nets, a measure environmentalists say saves turtles but could affect trade policy.
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Six convicted in San Francisco Chinese smuggling case
Six people tied to an Asian crime network were found guilty of smuggling 280 Chinese nationals who paid up to 30000 each to enter the United States. Prosecutors say the immigrants would work off the debt in brothels or other gang operations in New York. The six defendants were the final group of 23 charged. most others have been convicted or pleaded guilty.
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Clinton urges Congress to pass emergency funding now
President Clinton pressed Congress in a weekly radio address to approve emergency spending without delay. He demanded funds to settle U.N. dues, support U.S. forces in the Persian Gulf, and aid disaster victims, while accusing Republicans of trying to attach controversial provisions to stall aid.
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GOP push to let local schools control federal funds
Washington AP Northup Kentucky Republicans seek to shift education funding to state level via block grants and require 95 percent of funds in classrooms. She notes federal regulation burden and cites literacy program limits and an Education Department ranking showing U.S. high school seniors near bottom in math and science among 21 nations.
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Pierre teens fear for future amid rising personal crisis reports
In Pierre South Dakota eight teens have died by own action in three years as the city of about 13 000 grapples with state government upheaval and job uncertainty after the 1993 plane crash that killed Governor Mickelson. A death by own action prevention task force led by students and adults cites state budget cuts and video lottery shutdown as contributing factors.
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