Struggle of Irish youth program shown changing hearts
In Atlanta based group STRUGGLE pairs Catholic and Protestant teens from Northern Ireland with U.S. host families for a summer to foster friendship. Participants view the project as slow but real change, though critics note it may miss harden youths and Belfast troublemakers. Former U.S. Senator George Mitchell lauds the effort as hope for peace.
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Alcohol related fatalities in 97 hit record low
U S government data show 1997 alcohol related traffic deaths fell to 16,189 or 38.6 percent of all fatalities, down from 1996. Officials credit zero tolerance laws and stressed continued effort to curb drunken driving, with a goal of 11,000 alcohol related deaths by 2005.
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Cabinet backing Clinton clashes with Democrats calls for resignation
Cabinet members express confidence in Clinton's ability and leadership on national security while several Democrats, including Sam Nunn and Paul McHale, urge full disclosure and even resignation if illegality is proven. Public calls for more explanation grow as figures like Madeleine Albright and Bill Cohen defend him.
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Reno weighs independent counsel for 1996 fund-raising
Attorney General Janet Reno again weighs naming an independent counsel to probe campaign finance abuses in the 1996 presidential race. A memo suggesting Gore knew more about White House fund raising surfaces amid partisan pressure and a broad, costly potential investigation looms.
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Ashcroft launches 175000 ad blitz for presidential tax plan
Senator John Ashcroft unveils a 175000 dollar TV ad drive in Iowa to promote his 1.7 trillion dollar tax cutting program aimed at building name recognition and backing among fiscal conservatives. The effort follows earlier radio and print ads and ties to his presidential bid.
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