Gingrich seeks alternative way to pay penalty
Washington AP report says House Speaker Newt Gingrich may use his $1 million campaign war chest to cover a $300000 penalty from the ethics committee. The committee approved a 7-1 reprimand and reimbursement demand, sending the matter to a full House vote.
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House Republicans weigh fate of Speaker Gingrich
Washington AP reports House Republicans face a pivotal vote on Speaker Newt Gingrich amid defections and ethics scrutiny. Democrats plan not to seek a revote while pressuring for sanctions and repayment of 300000 dollars. A Newsweek poll finds 57 percent want Gingrich to step aside, while Boehner argues the public wants closure.
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Clinton to boost food rescue amid waste crisis
The Clinton administration and Congress push to divert surplus food from landfills to hungry Americans. Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman cites 13.8 billion pounds wasted annually, with a toll free line 1 800 GLEAN IT to aid donations and distribution networks.
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First lady Clinton braces for second term and policy focus
Washington debates Hillary Rodham Clinton as she prepares for her husband’s second inauguration. Critics question her influence while she aims to push issues on women’s access to credit and international family planning. She says she will play a role in the new administration and hopes Whitewater probes end soon.
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Navy lands first Super Hornet on carrier deck during trials
The FA-18E/F Super Hornet landed on USS John C. Stennis off North via coast in strong winds. Lt. Frank Morley piloted the jet with Capt. Robert Klosterman noting five landings and five cat shots as tests continue over two weeks. The program, costing about $81 billion for 1,000 aircraft, aims to replace older A-6 Intruder, F-14 Tomcat, and FA-18 Hornet fleets.
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Task force spurs arrests in burnings
Washington AP reports that 104 arrests have been made in seven months under federal oversight of church arson probes. Since Jan 1, 1995, 143 suspects linked to 107 fires were arrested, 48 convictions recorded, with 221 investigations pending. Clinton praised rebuilding efforts and $10 million in HUD loan guarantees, noting ten churches rebuilt and 30 more under construction as investigators spent nearly $4 million to bolster efforts.
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