White House quietly targets Willey credibility
White House officials pursue a cautious campaign to undermine Kathleen Willey amid her accusations against President Clinton. Anonymous aides emphasize her financial worries and emotional stress after her deposition and death of her husband, while denying direct efforts to impugn others.
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McCain backs down on blocking free air time bill
Sen. John McCain abandons using an emergency spending measure to bar the FCC from moving ahead on free air time. He will seek another vehicle to attach the amendment while President Clinton's veto threat looms. FCC proposals would require broadcasters to provide free time or offer deeper ad discounts for TV licenses or renewals.
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Weather service commissions final new radar in North Webster
The National Weather Service completed its radar network with the final unit entering service in North Webster Indiana. The 120 radar system allows forecasters to track rain and wind within storms and serves 24 northern Indiana counties 8 in northwest Ohio and 5 in southwest Michigan. The project is a $4 billion multi year restructuring that plans to close more than 100 local offices.
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Senate panel backs 1.8 billion for Bosnia and Gulf
A Senate appropriations panel approved 1.8 billion to sustain U.S. troops in Bosnia past a June deadline and keep forces in the Persian Gulf on full alert. The panel also advanced 18 billion for the IMF with conditions to curb subsidies and require reforms, plus 610 million for disaster relief and 196 million to fix 2000 computer issues at FAA and Treasury. An amendment urged allies to share Iraq costs, while others prohibited subsidies to certain South Korean industries.
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