Environmentalists blast UN climate treaty compromise
Environmentalists denounce a Friday proposal by Dean Ripert aiming to weaken emission cuts to 1990 levels as a basis for U S compromise. They warn the wording could delay action while the Earth Summit nears in Rio de Janeiro. The United States studies the text as Washington seeks to balance economy concerns with global warming targets.
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Experts urge West to reshape aid for Russia debt relief
Washington AP reports financial experts say the 24 billion Western aid package for Russia should be redesigned to aid debt resolution. Columbia's Karen Lissakers argues debt relief is essential to avoid waste, while Roger W. Robinson Jr. notes most Western funds have been used to repay creditors rather than bolster the Russian economy. Senate hearing chaired by Sen. Bradley discussed debt forgiveness proposals.
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House bank probe sparks challenge to special counsel
Lawyers for five House members pressed U S District Judge John Garrett Penn to curb or quash a sweeping subpoena for bank records. The ethics committee plans to copy 41 microfilm rolls of checks covering 39 months and turn them over to Malcolm Wilkey next week as the ethics panel reported 325 members ran more than 24 000 overdrafts ending last October.
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Clinton praised for bridging divides by DLC leader
Democratic leader Ron Brown lauded Bill Clinton for uniting races, classes, and ideologies as he spoke to the Democratic Leadership Council in New Orleans. Brown emphasized Clinton has earned delegates and broad support, while the DLC stresses responsibility, service, and defense as core values.
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