Clinton unveils 499 billion plan to curb deficits
President Clinton urged Americans during a prime time address to support a 499 billion package of tax increases and spending cuts over four years. He warned lawmakers against weakening the plan and warned of lobbyist opposition as he argued the plan would cut the deficit and prevent a debt-ridden future. The speech drew a thunderous reaction from Democrats and sharp opposition from Republicans.
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Industry not pleased with Btu tax proposal
Industry authorities and politicians from both parties condemn President Clinton's Wednesday night plan to tax fuels by energy content measured in British Thermal Units. Senator Phil Gramm calls it punitive and says it raises taxes on people, funneling money to the government. The proposal targets oil natural gas gasoline and coal under a single Btu based rate.
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Cold air brings surprise freezing weather to Permian Basin
A cold front dipped into the Permian Basin with light snow and freezing drizzle. Odessa recorded 23 degrees with bridges freezing and a winter weather advisory in effect until the morning. One minor accident occurred. officials monitored bridges as crews checked them.
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Mutation Corrects Bad Human Gene
Boston AP reports scientists for the first time show a mutation can fix a defective human gene and restore normal function in myotonic dystrophy. Dutch researchers describe two cases where children inherited a father's gene that had returned to normal, a process they call genetic correction.
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Clinton orders new, cost efficient space station design
President Clinton directs NASA to redraw the space station plan, aiming to cut costs from a $30 billion project. Authorities say $1.1 billion would cover termination, with $700 million for redesign, while stakeholders stress the program remains active and jobs are to be protected. NASA head Daniel Goldin will devise a revamped design beginning in the new fiscal year.
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Independents Dominate Oscar Nominations in Surprising Split
In Beverly Hills the Academy saluted smaller, independent films led by Howards End and The Crying Game, tying Unforgiven for most nominations at nine. Clint Eastwood earned his first Oscar nods as Unforgiven and Howards End are up for best picture, with The Crying Game also in the running. Major studio titles A Few Good Men and Scent of a Woman also earned best picture bids.
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