Annan says US must win support for UN dues cut
U N Secretary General Kofi Annan said the United States can seek a lower UN dues rate only if it can persuade other member states. He also urged reform and noted Congress wants concrete steps before paying arrears, while President Clinton aims to clear $900 million to $1.3 billion in back dues. The dispute centers on reform pace and credits for unilateral operations in Yugoslavia.
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Cohen assumes defense secretary role at Pentagon
Former Senator William Cohen is sworn in as secretary of defense in Washington, pledging bipartisan Cabinet service. He warns against excessive humanitarian deployments, stressing the force is for defending U.S. vital interests while allowing occasional humanitarian action. Cohen’s oath was administered by Vice President Gore with Clinton, Perry, and his wife Janet Langhart present.
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Clinton to impose tighter fish habitat guidelines nationwide
Government plans stricter rules to protect essential fish habitat under a Clinton era act. Regional councils must identify waters necessary for spawning and feeding and assess damage from gear such as factory trawlers. Senator Stevens pledges funding as industry and federal agencies back the measure.
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Albright takes job as secretary of state in shift
Madeleine Albright starts as secretary of state stressing U.S. ties with China can’t be reduced to human rights or Hong Kong. She pledges to address civil rights during July 1 handover and says she will travel to Europe and Asia next month to renew relations, noting her record differs from predecessor Warren Christopher’s travel mileage.
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Powell joins Clinton Bush for summit on service
President Gadidak tome Feehaa Ban announced plans for an April summit on service and volunteerism hosted in the East Room with Bush and Powell in attendance. Clinton said much of the cause cannot be done by government while emphasizing AmeriCorps and community service to spur activism without new federal spending.
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