IRS overhaul bill near completion in wide reform push
House and Senate tax writers report tentative agreement on a broad IRS restructuring bill. The accord includes shifting burden of proof to the IRS in civil cases and stronger protections for innocent spouses, with final votes planned next week after committee review. The measure faces cost estimates around 953 million over five years.
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Clinton to visit Chinese villages
President Clinton will visit several cities and villages in China on a nine day trip with talks expected to include a possible Chinese commitment to curb missile technology exports to Iran and Pakistan. Secretary Albright will then brief Japanese officials on the discussions.
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State Dept warns travel to Albania amid Kosovo refugee influx
The State Department advises U.S. citizens to avoid nonessential travel to Albania due to an influx of refugees from Kosovo and potential security problems. The warning notes heightened concerns outside Tirana and urges caution for travelers.
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Restructuring Slated for NOAA Corps Chief Role
NOAA announces a civilian lead as the NOAA Corps, the smallest commissioned service with 247 officers, is reorganized into about 240 members. Rear Admiral William L. Stubblefield remains the top uniformed member while the civilian head replaces the current leadership. The change aims to cut costs and boost industry and academic partnerships. NOAA traces its roots to 1807 and now operates 15 vessels and 14 aircraft for earth sciences, oceanography, meteorology and fisheries research.
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Clinton hosts Scholastic Awards winners at White House
Hillary Rodham Clinton welcomed the top 10 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards winners to the White House on the program's 75th anniversary. She praised creativity as a necessity in America, citing past winners such as Andy Warhol and Robert Redford and stressing the arts as essential, not optional.
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Swiss banks offer $600 million to settle Nazi loot claims
Swiss banks Credit Suisse Swiss Bank Corp and Union Bank of Switzerland proposed a 600 million dollar settlement for assets stolen from Holocaust victims. Jewish leaders called it insulting while plaintiffs and restitution groups urged stronger compensation and questioned the banks' handling of dormant accounts and death certificates.
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Pre 1984 Secret Service retirees reap full salaries twice
Retired Secret Service agents hired before 1984 have been allowed to start second federal careers with full pay while collecting federal pensions. The loophole enabled agents to retire after 20 years, draw a government pension, and earn sizable second salaries, with examples like $110,000 in pay plus a $44,600 pension. The practice, tied to District of Col umbia police pension rules, drew criticism over taxpayer costs and job opportunities.
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