Helms Recovers After Open Heart Surgery
Sen. Jesse Helms 70, a conservative Republican from Raleigh, underwent valve replacement and four bypass grafts last week and was in intensive care. He stopped breathing Sunday before doctors placed him on a respirator. officials say the incident was temporary and he is expected to recover.
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Congressman Bennett Retires From Congress After Stroke Hit Wife
Rep Charles Bennetts retirement comes as illness shakes his Florida delegation and ends his bid for a 23rd term. Bennetts 81 announced Sunday he would not seek re election after his wife Jean suffered a stroke last Monday, making him the 74th member to quit at term's end.
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Clinton works on legislative plan
Washington aides say Bill Clinton will present a broad legislative package to Congress and voters before the Democratic National Convention. The plan aims to bolster his argument that he can break Washington gridlock. Content not final, likely includes stalled programs facing Capitol Hill consensus or Bush veto battles.
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Bush Era Iraq Policy Seen As Misjudged Gamble
Wariness over Saddam Hussein’s restraint shaped policy from 1984 normalization to Bush’s 1989 directive. Officials believed incentives could curb Iraq yet evidence suggests miscalculation with Iraq’s 1990 Kuwait invasion looming and heavy U.S. loans flowing through a bank.
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Sarajevo War Strikes Deep As Mortality Rises
In Sarajevo heavy shelling continues as Serb forces seize two thirds of Bosnia with Yugoslav army aid. About 5,700 killed and over 1 million displaced since Feb 29 independence vote. Marjanovic says withdrawing Yugoslav troops left heavy weapons, boosting Muslim defenders while Serb artillery dominates. Citizens shelter underground as fires burn Unis towers and central buildings. Water supply collapsed after pump power outage. firefighters struggle with dwindling water tanks.
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Summit urgedUS to join global biodiversity treaty and warming accord
William Reilly, head of the EPA, said Bush’s offer of 150 million for an international forest protection fund is insufficient amid budget problems. Australia’s Ros Kelly urged the US to sign the biodiversity treaty for planetary and self interest. Japan and England were likely to sign before the summit ends. Seventeen countries have signed a companion global warming treaty. the US will sign, but the accord calls for voluntary emissions reductions.
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Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone Sparks National Attention
Destin urges public backing as Gulf programs expand. EPA boosts Gulf of Mexico Program budget from 1.4 million to about 6 million to fund studies and cleanup. Congress considers law to formalize the program with potential 30 million annual funding. The Gulf spans 700000 square miles, supports high oil revenue, ports, and tourism, but faces severe Pollution and wetland loss. Destin stresses attitude shift and responsible actions to protect the coast.
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City considers Gates retirement deadline in wake of King case
Rodney Gates faces pressure to retire by June 30 after earlier postponements as Philadelphia Police Commissioner Willie L Williams is named to replace him. If Williams assumes office after a June 2 charter amendment, the selection could be invalid. Council members and the AC LU demand Gates leave, with Zev Yaroslavsky warning of possible pension cuts and public doubt over his honesty.
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