Detroit fights over black mayor's casino plan
Detroit seeks a $1.8 billion casino program to revive its economy with 11,000 jobs and millions in tax revenue. The election of Mayor Dennis Archer sparks a racial clash as opponents accuse favoritism toward outside interests while supporters stress minority involvement and broad benefits for the city.
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Clinton criticizes GOP vote during Chicago school visit
President Clinton toured Rachel Carson Elementary on Chicago's South Side to spotlight Republican votes he says favored highway funding over a plan to hire 100,000 teachers and modernize 5,000 schools. He urged action to repair unsafe schools and expand local control via block grants, while Len Ashcroft defended local empowerment.
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