Dollar coins could replace worn dollar bills says backers
A coalition backs replacing the one dollar bill with a dollar coin lasting thirty years to save government costs and private labor. Proponents cite savings from minting and convenience, while opponents recall past failed coin programs and the Susan B. Anthony issue.
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Nomination of Dr Henry Foster gains traction on abortion notes
After a two day confirmation hearing Dr Henry Foster saw growing support from Sen James Jeffords and Sen Arlen Specter. Specter urged a floor vote while Kassebaum favored a vote despite Dole’s stance. The nine Republicans and seven Democrats panel plans a three week decision with four possible actions.
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Greenpeace protesters block Oslo ministry entrance
Fifteen protesters from Germany England Austria the Netherlands Finland and Norway were arrested after blocking the entrance to Norway's fishing ministry in Oslo during the start of the minke whale hunting season. They unfurled a banner stating Science Proves Norway Must Stop.
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Pentagon study says no more B 2s needed
A Pentagon commissioned review by the Institute for Defense Analysis finds buying smarter bombs or boosting the B 1 bomber fleet offers better defense value than expanding the B 2 stealth bomber program. Kaminski says Secretary Perry supports the findings.
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Pentagon
Paul Kaminski
Defense Department
Monaco Princess Stephanie Baptizes Two Children amid Marriage Rumors
Princess Stephanie of Monaco baptized Louis and Pauline, ages 3 and 11 months, in a private April 17 ceremony at Church of St. Devote. French press cite reconciliation with Prince Rainier and note ongoing rumors about marrying her live-in partner Daniel Ducruet, once her bodyguard.
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Clinton challenges GOP on Medicare saving plan
President Clinton urged Republicans to reveal how they would cut $250 billion to $300 billion from Medicare over seven years, arguing that tax cuts should not come at the expense of seniors. GOP leaders pressed him to present a fiscal 1996 budget plan, while sparring over who should propose first.
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