Clinton boosts Ukraine aid and faces Whitewater questions
President Clinton doubled U S aid to Ukraine to 8700 million expressing a stronger commitment as Ukrainian leader Kravchuk affirmed progress toward disarmament and reforms. They met at the White House and signed economic cooperation accords while Clinton dodged questions on Whitewater aide Bernard Nussbaum and urged calm amid probe disclosures.
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GOP senators declare Clinton health plan dead in Maryland retreat
Republican leaders said the Clinton health plan is dead after a four hour closed session near Annapolis. They acknowledged divisions over reform details, with Sen. John Chafee noting broader agreement on universal coverage despite not fully backing the president's plan.
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White House replaces French-trained chef with American cuisine
Washington AP reports the White House plans to replace French-trained chef Platte Chambrin, stepping down to pursue American cuisine. First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton advocates showcasing American food, wine, and creative ingredients, amid a shift from traditional French menus at official dinners.
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Columbia crew reports great start on science flight
Five astronauts aboard Columbia report feeling well as they begin a two week mission. They monitor eleven primary experiments to aid space station plans and perform medical tests including a vacuum sack to study fluid shifts. Crew will also test a magnetic grappling system for the shuttle robot arm.
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Virginia Eyes Lethal Injection as Death Penalty Shift
Virginia lawmakers moved toward lethal injection with a policy allowing inmates to choose injection or electrocution. Gov. George Allen said he would sign the measure, aiming to align with 25 other states. Historical context notes Virginia’s long electrocution era and the first 1908 electric chair, “Old Sparky,” with a modern greensville center as the current death chamber.
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