Clinton confronts war record during Memorial Day visit to Vietnam Wall
President Clinton knelt before the Vietnam Veterans Memorial tracing a fallen classmate's name amid boos and cheers. He announced declassifying most missing Vietnam era records by Veterans Day, urging national healing and unity despite ongoing dissent. Gen. Colin Powell supported the visit, urging the nation to move forward.
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Texas 1993 Legislature Ends After 140 Days of Lawmaking
The 1993 Texas Legislature wrapped its regular session in Austin voting to allow hunting in parks but not handguns, adopted a larger budget with no tax increase, and drafted a school finance reform plan amid debates over Robin Hood. Gov. Ann Richards praised the session’s results as unusually successful.
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Rates and stimulus in slow economy face mixed view
The United States relies on low interest rates to boost the economy but experts warn they cannot by themselves raise growth or create jobs. Housing and auto sales have improved, yet wage stagnation and high home prices hinder broader gains. If growth stalls, Congress may again push for government spending on public works to spur employment.
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Richards signs plan to aid poorer Texas schools
Gov. Ann Richards signed a law one day before a court deadline that lets property rich districts share funds with poorer ones. The move follows three failed plans since 1989 as state and district lawyers prepare for a court hearing. The measure faces potential challenges from districts and may still allow a $600 disparity in funding.
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Taxpayers fund aides during Aspin Venice vacation trip
Defense Secretary Les Aspin vacationed in Venice with a top military aide a doctor and nine aides. He paid for his stay at the Daniels hotel but taxpayers covered part of the entourage costs officials confirmed. Aspin said he covered his vacation personally and that the lodging choice was not his decision.
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