Tribal leaders shocked by casino rejection in Hudson hearing
Three Indian tribal leaders testified in a House hearing that Interior Department officials warned against the proposed Hudson Wisconsin casino, saying politics influenced the 1995 rejection. They described poverty and unemployment among their members while critics alleged manipulation by opponents and a benefiting businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Interior Department
Hudson
Wis
Department
Interior
Bruce Babbitt
Hudson Area
Wisconsin
Tommy Thompson
Arlyn Ackley Sr
Mole Lake-Sokaogon
Lake Superior
Ackley
Democratic National Committee
Justice Department
Babbitt
Congress
Senate
Skibine
Richard Bennett
House Government Reform and Oversight Committee
Dan Burton
R-Ind
Clinton pressures Netanyahu on West Bank pullback talks
President Clinton urged Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to expand his proposal for limited West Bank troop withdrawals. Netanyahu cited security concerns and offered a cautious plan while Clinton and Arafat were pressed to narrow the gaps and push peace talks forward.
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Washington
Clinton
Benjamin Netanyahu
West Bank
Netanyahu
Israel
White House
U.S
Arafat
Madeleine Albright
State of Israel
Clintor
Yasser Arafat
Palestinians Say Israel Hinders Peace Talks
In Jerusalem and Washington, Palestinian leaders express disappointment with Benjamin Netanyahu's talks with President Clinton. They accuse Israel of creating preconditions to avoid real concessions while Netanyahu hints at land withdrawals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Netanyahu
Hanan Ashrawi
Washington
West Bank
Hassan Asfour
Palestinian Authority
Maariv
Israel
United States
Jerusalem
Palestinians Ec
Court: Lying by U S workers punishable
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that federal agencies can punish employees who lie during investigations of employment misconduct, overturning lower rulings that barred extra punishment for false statements. The decision, while about federal workers, could affect state and local agencies as well.
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Washington
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Virginia
Connecticut
New York
William H. Rehnquist
Rehnquist
Supreme Court
Federal Merit Systems Protection Board
Federal Appeals Court
Department of Veterans Affairs
Jeanette Walsh
St. Cloud, Minn
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California
Fred Havenick
Waxman
Tom Lantos
Dcalif. Santos
Havenick
Ginashkibos
Arlyn Ackrey
George Newage
Capitol Hill
Persia
China
India
Pakistan
Roundtree & Yorke, Bostonian
Cole Haan
Timberland
Bostonian
Tommy Hilfiger
Orig
Tommy Hilfiger, Skechers
Dillard's
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Discover
Diners Club
Music City Mall
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