Clinton vetoes defense bill over missile plan
President Clinton vetoed a 265 billion defense bill citing wasteful spending on a missile defense system and objections to provisions on abortions overseas and AIDS testing. He did not oppose extra B 2 bomber funding but warned against a 2003 national defense system, citing treaty and arms control concerns.
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U S and Syria discuss joint Golan projects after pullout
In Washington and at the Wye Plantation talks, Israel presented a plan for joint Golan Heights development to Syria without a commitment to adopt it. Diplomats note Syria listened without rebuff, signaling cautious openness as negotiators described the three days as constructive.
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Budget stalemate looms as talks aim for a balanced plan
Senate leaders Bob Dole and Newt Gingrich plan to meet with President Clinton to push for a balanced budget amid a partial government shutdown. They urge reconsideration of vetoed spending bills to reopen agencies while negotiations continue for a broader agreement before Wednesday's session.
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Congress Leaders Pay Rates and Shutdown Fight Deepens
The piece notes Gingrich and Armey and Gephardt salaries around 171 000 to 148 400 while federal workers face furloughs and potential unemployment. It covers Senate unanimous pay freeze language during a shutdown, Durbin’s push, and Boxer accusing Republicans of two faced behavior for sacrificing workers but not their own pay.
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New Year celebrations expand across Maryland Delaware and beyond
Baltimore expects 175000 watchers for midnight Inner Harbor fireworks as Wil ming ton and Annapolis stage First Night events with hundreds of performers and 10 dollar adult buttons in Wilmington. Salisbury and East Shore host crowd sizes and larger performance spaces for outdoor arts and nonalcoholic New Year gatherings. Community organizers emphasize family friendly, inclusive celebrations spreading across 160 North American communities.
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Bartlett Faces Possible Challenge In 6th District Primary
Bartlett recalls rival Parker from last year while Parker aims for the 6th District ballot. New entrants Kubricky Reisig and Parker discuss strategies and motivations as Bartlett considers the race with a demanding 10th Congress schedule looming. Kubricky, 48, backs energy to create Maryland jobs and hints at a 1998 bid.
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Furloughed Workers Stretch Into Second Week at Federal Sites
In Frederick Maryland about 300 of 400 National Cancer Institute employees at the Frederick Cancer Research and Development Center are furloughed while contractors remain active. John Votipka of Rosemont works for Interior and is on call despite being officially furloughed, reporting to keep the department’s communications and security systems functional. He expects no back pay yet but notes the dispute over funding drags on with both sides reluctant to concede.
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250th anniversary capsule to seal at Court Square
A commemorative aluminum capsule will be placed in a concrete vault outside City Hall in Frederick. It will hold the March 2 special edition of The Frederick News-Post on the 250th anniversary and the Sept 1 issue covering the parade and activities. Contents include Frederick Cablevision documentary series Frederick Town, a September parade video, the September 1995 Frederick Magazine, anniversary programs, merchandise, a Shirley Peterson letter, volunteers patches from Frederick fire departments, and a House of Delegates proclamation honoring the celebration.
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