Revised jobs bill to test GOP
President Clinton says the revised jobs bill will test whether Republicans committed to putting the American people to work or playing politics. Senate Republicans deny gridlock, arguing they oppose deficit spending and aim to cut the package. Leaders outline possible concessions and a new proposal ahead of April 20 votes.
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Reno urges prosecutors to do a lot more than put criminals in prison
Attorney General Janet Reno told Justice Department staff that solving crime requires more than increased incarceration. She urged saving prison space for real criminals and using sanctions for short sentences, signaling broad changes she plans to pursue as AG. She welcomed debate and criticized demagogic promises to build more jails while acknowledging painful but necessary choices.
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Radical Muslim cleric denies link to World Trade Center incident
Jersey City AP report shows Sheik Omar Abdel-Rahman condemning the Feb 26 sudden accident that killed six. He declined to identify suspects, claimed no involvement, and urged open jails in Egypt while criticizing Hosni Mubarak. He spoke through an interpreter at his Jersey City apartment.
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U.N talks aim to evacuate Srebrenica amid siege
UNHCR plans aid trucks into Srebrenica on Thursday hoping to bring out Muslims. Bosnian officials blocked exits earlier, while fighting persists south of the town. Izetbegovic appeals for outside help as ethnic war deepens and UN efforts stall.
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Medicare fund could run dry by end of decade
The Medicare hospital insurance trust fund may exhaust its reserves as early as 1998 with others suggesting 2000. Trustees warn of worsening finances amid rising health costs, signaling need for systemic reform. Congress likely to act before benefits are cut, with mixed expectations among lawmakers.
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