Budget talks hinge on complex economic forecasts
Democratic and Republican bargainers in Washington clash over forecast figures that could alter the scale of seven year spending cuts and tax reductions aimed at balancing the budget by 2002. The talks, in a Capitol meeting room, focus on trimming veteran and civil service benefits amid broad disagreements.
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American officers arrive in Bosnia
U S military experts reached northern Bosnia to scout the war torn countryside as 20,000 troops prepare to deploy. Col John Brown and nine officers from the 1st Armored Division toured Tuzla and Kalesija, checking landing strips, roads, villages and minefields ahead of the U S and allied patrols. They traveled from Split in white armored personnel carriers with UN peacekeepers, observing former rebel Serb positions now under government control.
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Clinton Ramps Up Peace Push in Northern Ireland Visit
President Clinton urged progress toward all party talks in Northern Ireland during a five day swing that mixed calls for peace with warnings about continued resistance. He dismissed critics while noting a major truce transformation and the need to sustain momentum as Britain and Ireland seek disarmament talks and broader negotiations.
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Brady’s condition improves after near fatal incident
James Brady, former White House press secretary, is in fair condition at Fairfax Hospital in Virginia after his heart stopped during dental implant work following a fall. The Brady family said he is conscious and doing very well as he recovers from the incident that left him critically injured earlier.
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Thousands flee Cerro Negro eruption forces evacuations
Lava and sand rain down on farmland and wells as Cerro Negro roars into life forcing thousands to flee on foot, bus, and ox cart. Civil defense chief Capt. Pedro Tapia warns panic and blocked dirt roads trap families in El Porvenir, raising concern for isolated communities.
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Bush insists weapons sale to Pakistan won’t tilt Asia balance
Former President George Bush states a $368 million U.S. weapons sale to Pakistan will not disrupt regional security. He notes the administration does not aim to alter the balance as India and Pakistan, both nuclear capable, remain tense. He met Indian leaders Rao and Singh during a daylong visit.
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Marine saved after 36 hours afloat in Indian Ocean
A Marine aviation maintenance crewman fell overboard from USS America in the Arabian Sea and survived 36 hours adrift after being picked up by a Pakistani fishing boat. Cmdr. T. McCreary said the sailor was sunburned but fine, and family said he stayed alert using survival tricks learned in the Marine Corps.
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