Rubin warns not to revisit Waco deaths
Washington AP Rubin warns against House hearings on the 1993 Waco siege saying they could distort events and boost anti-government paranoia. He argues Congress has held four hearings and the Treasury should focus on extremist groups, while co chair Zeliff says questions remain about presidential involvement.
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Kidnapped American escapes from rebels
An American abducted by separatist rebels in northern India, John Childs of Simsbury, Conn., has escaped and reached safety. His mother said he called from Salem, New York, reporting he was unharmed and in good spirits. Other captives remain missing as soldiers search the Himalayan region for four additional hostages and rebels freed one Wednesday after demanding the release of jailed guerrillas.
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County official seeks raises worth $43,000
Ector County Attorney Tracey Bright seeks combined raises of more than 43000 for her assistant attorneys, proposing a higher pay scale similar to increases already approved for assistant district attorneys. Bright cites equal qualifications and duties, noting her office handles juvenile prosecutions and child protective services while advising department heads. County Judge Jim Jordan opposed the prior DA raises.
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Ector County seeks raises for four assistants
Ector County Attorney Tracey Bright seeks to raise pay for four assistant district attorneys by a total of 43 595 dollars. Odessa American notes Debra Simpson and other staff would gain if commissioners approve the increases. District Attorney John Smith said he would avoid a dispute with the county attorney. Assistants currently earn about 40 000 to 42 000 dollars annually.
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Secret Service guard cites aide removing Foster papers
A Secret Service officer testified that Hillary Clinton aide Margaret Williams carried papers from Vincent Foster's White House office the night Foster died. Williams denies wrongdoing and passed a polygraph test, while White House officials defend the account and note the Whitewater investigation seeks potential document withholding. The White House denies any link between Foster's death, the papers, and Whitewater.
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Special interests push for tax relief amid committee hearings
Lobbyists swarm the House Ways and Means Committee as it weighs about 230 proposed tax changes led by Rep. Bill Archer. The fight centers on exemptions for items like hard cider and limousines, with committees demanding offsets to fund any break. The battle hinges on which proposals survive the first cut and win a place on the final tax plan.
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House
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Bill Archer
Texas Republican
American Online survey results on flag desecration and J. Simpson query
Last week's American Online survey reports mixed views on a proposed constitutional amendment banning desecration of the flag with 12 Yes and 53 No. It also asks about safety fears on flights after the Unabomber scare, and questions on Supreme Court drug testing for athletes and the Dallas Cowboys returning to the Super Bowl.
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Austin and Portland duel for chip factory bid
Samsung Silicon bid narrows to Austin and Portland as analysts project the semiconductor industry to rise to 233 billion dollars in sales by 1998. The first phase could bring up to 1.5 billion in investment and as many as 1600 jobs, with a decision expected by month end.
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Samsung Semiconductor Inc
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