Clinton says foreign policy enacted with consistency
President Clinton defended his approach at a White House news conference, insisting his foreign policy has operated with remarkable consistency while pursuing new solutions. He cited progress in Russia and former Soviet states, North Korea inspections, Middle East results, and opening trade with Asia and Latin America, and argued his policy remains focused on safety and U.S. interests despite Bosnia and Haiti criticisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clinton
White House
U.S
Russia
North Korea
Middle East
Asia
Latin America
Bosnia
Haiti
Justice Dept Prep Brief On Clinton Immunity Defense
Justice Department lawyers weigh whether a president can be sued for acts before taking office. They prepare a brief in case a court or Paula Jones seeks the department stance. Officials say the team may file a friend of the court brief if asked, though no position is finalized yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Justice Department
Administration
White House
Paula Jones
Department
Justice
Clinton
Jones
Arkansas
CDC Opposes Non Prescription Herpes Medicine
A drug company asked federal regulators to approve the first non prescription medication for a sexually transmitted disease. The CDC and critics oppose, warning it could worsen drug resistance and hinder diagnosis of AIDS and other diseases mimicking herpes. About 55 million Americans have HSV-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Turley receives 13 year sentence for drunken driving crash
Judge Rollins imposes 10 years for manslaughter to run with 21 months already served, plus three more years with 15 months suspended for DUI, two years suspended for license revocation, and additional suspended fines. Restitution for medical expenses ordered with maximum probation and potential full payment of suspended fines if violated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cejka
Turley
Rollins
Union continues clash as talks with Genstar stall
Union officials accuse Genstar of shifting bargaining tactics and offers. Bernard Grove declines to comment but hopes striking workers return. Parrish says negotiations hit a moving target. Both sides will meet again with a federal mediator to schedule a session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parrish
Genstar
Bernard Grove
Mr. Grove
Bomb sent to ABC chief triggers evacuation at headquarters
A malfunctioning bomb addressed to Robert Iger, ABC president, sent to ABC-TV sparked evacuation of three floors as officers said the device would explode if opened. Lt. Michael White noted the fuse failed. tape and wires suggested danger. Iger was absent. investigation continues into the package’s source and power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Abc-Tv
Michael White
ABC
Robert Iger
White
Lt. White
Iger
ABC News
Teri Everett
Gunmen Kill 2 Israeli Soldiers at Erez Border Crossing
Islamic militants killed two Israeli soldiers at the Erez checkpoint in the Gaza Strip, the first fatal attack since Palestinian self rule began. Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility in a faxed statement to the AP as Israel handed Gaza to a new Palestinian police force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erez
Gaza Strip
Israel
PLO
Gaza
Islamic Jihad
Associated Press
Rostenkowski Faces Legal Woes Amid Busy Capitol Schedule
In Washington Dan Rostenkowski stays active with the Ways and Means Committee hearing on health care and private talks with Clinton officials. Prosecutors probe use of office and stamp transactions, drawing comments from anonymous colleagues about his subdued, pensive demeanor. His lawyers convene with federal prosecutors as the case continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dan Rostenkowski
House
Ways and Means Committee
Illinois
Ways and Means
Clnton
Capitol
Rostenkowski
Attor
North Korea nears plutonium as reactor rods are removed
A U S official says North Korea removed reactor fuel rods drawing closer to plutonium for a nuclear arms program. President Clinton cautioned against thwarting inspections while North Korea maintains a nonmilitary aim. CIA and Pentagon estimates vary on bombs possible from the rods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
North Korea
U.S
Clinton
CIA
Pentagon
Genstar Faces Steelworkers Strike and Union Formation Push
Genstar’s management confronts a continuing strike as Steelworkers Union members and dependents receive emergency medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Pennsylvania. A May 5 letter warned of permanent replacements if May 10 work return fails. Nonunion workers consider organizing amid hostile climate and union-busting concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genstar
Steelworkers Union
Blue Cross
Blue Shield of Pennsylvania
Steelworkers
Bernard L. Grova
Ganstar
Also Mentioned on This Page
Justice Dept
CDC
Tafpatihdae Led
Neys
Camottis
North Market Street
Hartz Factory
Rmane Au
Hartz&Co
Korea
Uswa Local 81
Bernard Parrish
Stanley Biggus
Donald Dalena
USWA
United Steelworkers of America
Redland PLC
Bernard L. Grove
National Labor Relations Board
Ybirced