Clinton meets Bentsen and Wirth amid cabinet speculation
President elect Clinton conferred with Senators Lloyd Bentsen and Tim Wirth at the Arkansas governor's mansion. A Dec 14-15 summit was set to discuss economy strategies while advisers cautioned against reading too much into the talks. Bentsen eyed Treasury post. Wirth eyed Energy or Interior.
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Pressure Flows Between Bush and Media Amid Campaign Uproar
In Washington Bush administration faces frosty media relations after the campaign. Officials say coverage favored Clinton while Bush decries bias. Barbra Bush remarks and minimal White House contact reflect the widening rift. In Woods Hole a Russian American team plans next summer checks on a sunken Soviet sub to assess plutonium risk to fisheries. In Lansing Michigan the House votes to make assisted suicide a felony while a 15 month study examines possible legalization.
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U N General Assembly rebukes tightened Cuba embargo
The United Nations General Assembly approved a Cuban resolution urging nations to ignore the U S tightened embargo on Cuba. It condemned the law as infringing sovereignty and free trade rights while noting mixed international reactions and abstentions.
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Committee approves 70M in welfare and Medicaid cuts
Annapolis lawmakers back nearly 70 million dollars in welfare and Medicaid reductions despite pleas from recipients. The plan lowers AFDC grants to 1988 levels, reduces General Public Assistance from 205 to 154 a month, and eliminates several Medicaid options. Cuts take effect in November and December amid budget pressures.
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Coverdell defeats Fowler in Georgia runoff for Senate
In Georgia runoff election Republican Paul Coverdell edged out Democrat Wyche Fowler as 99 percent of precincts reported. Fowler led early with 49 percent but conceded only to watch absentee ballots. Clinton urged Fowler to help break gridlock as coverage notes Democrats face a 57 to 43 Senate margin.
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