Crime drives toughgun debate across states and nation
Nationwide crime waves including gang violence and cop killings shift politics. Bill Weld, once against bans, now advocates tougher gun limits amid high profile crimes. Clinton backs a five day handgun wait and more police. States move on juvenile crime while NRA opposition remains vocal.
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Christopher Leaves for Budapest on European Swing
Secretary of State Warren Christopher heads an eight day European tour to back Boris Yeltsin and push capitalism in the former Soviet states. The trip opens in Hungary with heavy U S investment, passes through Moscow and Kiev, then ends in Latvia, amid Ukraine's political and economic turmoil.
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Clinton defends NAFTA plan amid tax hike fight
President Clinton pressed Congress to back NAFTA while pursuing a 25 billion tax increase to replace federal funding. He acknowledged unresolved details as Republicans threaten to drop support if international transport taxes rise.
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Hopes Named Co Grand Marshals for Hollywood Parade
Bob and Dolores Hope will co grand marshal the Hollywood Christmas Parade on November 28, leading more than 100 celebrities along a 3.2 mile route. Honorary mayor Johnny Grant praised the Hopes saying all the world loves a parade and the couple.
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Clinton steps up NAFTA sales pitch
President Clinton intensifies push for the North American Free Trade Agreement while signaling willingness to compromise with Congress on higher taxes to fund it. A White House trade fair on the South Lawn highlights firms benefiting from NAFTA as labor groups counter with exhibits.
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