Officials stress China has long way to go
AP report notes that despite Clinton highlighting open debate on human rights, U.S. officials say it will take years for China to approach real democracy. Madeleine Albright and Sandy Berger acknowledge progress is limited, while Clinton urges unity and freedom during Beijing visit. Berger cites talks on Tibet and Dalai Lama dialogue as ongoing. Republican reaction praises measured moves but calls them insufficient.
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NATO divided on Kosovo force amid push for action
U S officials and UN secretary general Kofi Annan clash over NATO deployment in Kosovo. Berger says NATO contingency plans are active with no options off the table while Annan insists Security Council approval is required. Holbrooke warns of near general war. Albright pursues diplomacy with NATO planning accelerating and Milosevic pressuring for a diplomatic shift.
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Tripp set to testify before grand jury in Lewinsky case
Linda Tripp, 48, emerges from seclusion to testify before a U S grand jury in Washington as part of Kenneth Starrs inquiry into possible crimes by President Clinton and associates. The tapes she recorded, linking Monica Lewinsky to Clinton, have fueled questions on a cover up and the White House affair.
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House Republicans push to limit the number of nuisance amendments on campaign finance reform. Rep Bill Thomas offers a 34 amendment cap with 30 to 60 minute limits, though Democrats question GOP blessing and warn of delaying tactics. The plan aims to finish before the August recess amid other July action.
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