Clinton Clinches Democratic Nomination as Primaries End
Clinton clinched the Democratic nomination amid a bruising California contest with Brown as he added New Jersey Ohio Alabama Montana and New Mexico to his tally. Bush sealed the GOP nomination while Perot drew strong support in California though not on ballots. Feinstein and Boxer projected winners in California Senate races as the political season concluded.
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Senate votes to ban state backed sports betting
The Senate approved 88 to 5 a bill backed by the sports establishment to ban state sponsored gambling on sports. The Bush administration showed some technical concerns but did not oppose the measure. Senator Dennis DeConcini noted 32 states plus the District of Columbia rely on lotteries for funds, while supporters warn gambling harms sports integrity and public confidence.
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Bush renews MFN for China amid human rights concerns
President Bush kept China as a favored trading partner, MFN status, despite U.S. complaints on human rights. Spokesman Marlin Fitzwater cited limited progress but warned withdrawal would hurt American business, investors, and jobs while aiming for faster rights improvements.
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Bush cast as big villain at Earth Summit
US portrayed as the chief obstacle at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro where critics accuse Washington of sabotaging talks on environmental conservation. Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth International leaders label Bush reckless and say the United States undermines the conference.
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Economy shows slow April gains but new home sales lag
Washington economists say April data prove a tepid recovery. The Index of Leading Indicators rose 0.4 percent for the fourth straight month, while new home sales edged up 1.3 percent. Analysts attribute weakness to higher mortgage rates and a sluggish job market.
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Danes reject Maastricht Treaty in EC referendum
In Copenhagen Denmark 50.7 percent voted against Denmark joining the Maastricht treaty as 82 percent turnout, risking Denmark’s place in a more tightly integrated European Community and potentially delaying plans for a common currency and foreign policy by 1999.
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