Clinton backtracks on Guinier nomination
President Clinton moved to quickly select a new civil rights enforcer after withdrawing Lani Guinier’s nomination. Reno defended the decision and urged a broad search for a new nominee while civil rights leaders decried the move as political expediency. Guinier said she could have been confirmed despite the White House, Senate, and public scrutiny.
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Bosnian Serbs Agree to Observers in Gorazde
UN officials say Bosnian Serbs will allow observers in Gorazde but only after military level talks which could stall for months. Radovan Karadzic agreed, citing the need to work out details while Serb artillery continues in Gorazde as Stoltenberg and Owen press for a peace plan.
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Weather Outlook With Showers Across The Weekend
Cloudy today with a chance of thundershowers and highs in the 70s. Mostly cloudy tonight with showers possible and lows around 60. Saturday brings more showers with highs in the 70s. Also mentions entertainment and obituaries sections on inside pages.
Clinton tours new Fredericktowne home to push low rates
President Clinton visited the River Walk area of Fredericktowne Village to inspect a newly begun home for Matt and Patricia Murray and to urge support for his economic plan. He said announcements of the program lowered interest rates and noted April housing data showing higher demand locally.
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Frederick County Commissioners bar four year vesting for future terms
The Frederick County Commissioners vote unanimously to bar themselves from retirement benefits under the new plan if they serve only one four year term. Staff were asked to draft a resolution restricting four year vesting for future boards while debating overall vesting generosity.
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Jobless rate falls to 6.9 percent in May
The Labor Department reports the U.S. unemployment rate dipping to 6.9 percent in May, the lowest in 148 months, helped by a surge of 857,000 in total employment. Economists caution against overreading one month, noting spring labor market volatility as schools close and students enter the workforce.
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