House OKs bill banning soft money in elections
Republicans and Democrats join to back the Shays Meehan bill banning unregulated gifts to parties at national and state levels. The measure would tighten disclosure for outside groups and regulate issue ads, with a vote of 237 to 186 and a push to finish work before the August recess. President Clinton endorsed the plan in a letter to Speaker Gingrich.
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FCC orders credits for overcharged MCI dialaround calls
FCC and MCI reached an agreement to credit customers who were billed at MCI's highest rate for dialaround calls, including those using the 10 10 321 service. Bell Atlantic will help identify affected users. the FCC said credits apply even if customers did not complain. The glitch stemmed from new switching gear, not a fault determination by the agency. TelecomUSA operates the dialaround service.
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U.S. chides Caribbean for inviting Castro
The Clinton administration criticized Jamaica Barbados and other Caribbean nations for inviting Fidel Castro noting they should demand democratic change as a condition. It argued funds used for Castro's Caribbean tour could serve needs at home and warned that engagement with Cuba should push for systemic reform and human rights. Castro criticized U.S. policy and pressed for trade expansion while Caribbean nations show growing acceptance.
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NATO approves Kosovo air power plan amid Serb assault
NATO has approved an aerial assault plan to pressure Serb forces in Kosovo as fighting displaces tens of thousands. U S officials say timing depends on Clinton and NATO leaders while humanitarian concerns rise over 35 000 to 70 000 refugees and deplorable living conditions. Milosevic pledged to halt attacks, thwarting talks with ethnic Albanian insurgents.
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Study Finds Gym Class Lowers Cholesterol in Kids
A North Carolina study with 422 third and fourth graders shows that adding 20 minutes of vigorous daily activity three times a week plus nutrition education reduces cholesterol by about 12 points in two months. Children with obesity or high cholesterol benefited most, supporting broader school adoption.
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