Clinton invasion plans and weekend trip cancellation stir uncertainty
The report details signs of imminent U.S. military action in Haiti with 1 600 reservists called up to back a 20 000 strong force. Officials differ on timing as Clinton cancels a California trip, Christopher forecasts a few days to weeks for Aristide, Perry says the invasion would be swift, and Cedras resists while Seaga notes talks of stepping down if no retaliation. An ABC poll shows shifting public opinion and Congress remains divided on authorization.
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Perry
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Manuel Noriega
Cecras
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Edward Seaga
Seaga
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ABC
Justifications Cited for Haiti Invasion by Clinton
President Clinton cited four defenses for a U S led Haiti invasion. He said aims include stopping brutal attacks on democracy supporters preserving Western Hemisphere stability and democracy credibility of U S commitments and preventing a mass Haitian refugee exodus.
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Deputy Sheriff Kills Wife then Dies Live During Bank Standoff
In Alexandria Louisiana deputy sheriff Paul Broussard killed his wife Diane Broussard and then fatally shot himself in the courtyard of Security First National Bank after a 2 1/2 hour standoff with police sharpshooters. KALB-TV aired the drama live drawing about 30 viewers inside the bank. The incident occurred as divorce proceedings were underway, Broussard had a 2 year old daughter and had worked for both the city and parish police before the fatal act.
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Study to gauge extent of elder abuse nationwide
The Department of Health and Human Services will fund a $1 million, three year study by the National Center on Elder Abuse to measure the scope of elder abuse including on Indian lands. The effort aims to reveal how much abuse is occurring at home and how under reported it remains.
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Department of Health and Human Services
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National Center On Elder Abuse
Research and Policy Institute
Administration On Aging
Administration For Children and Families
Fernando Torres-Gil
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