Kasich Eyes Budget Fight Amid GOP Divisions
House Budget Chair Kasich pushes for steep tax and spending cuts as moderates balk at deep trims and a Pentagon shield. Gingrich cautions that embracing Kasich's plan could provoke election-year clashes with Clinton while conservatives push a rival package calling for $280 billion in five-year savings and $150 billion in tax cuts.
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New York GOP loses leaders as Solomon retires
Washington reports a string of New York Republican retirements hits the delegation. Rep Gerald Solomon, longtime Rules Committee chair and a key ally, is quitting after 10 terms. Gov George Pataki and others warn the party will struggle to find a strong fighter for the Northeast in Washington. Population trends threaten further House seat losses.
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Single European currency eyed for U S exporters and tourists
The move to a single European currency euro by 2002 could boost U S exporters and tourists by simplifying transactions across 11 nations led by Germany France and Italy but some economists fear a botched roll out could destabilize markets and hurt the U S economy If the euro weakens Europe could suffer a severe recession a Standard & Poor s economist warned while officials stress Europe’s strength benefits U S trade and investment
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Burton releases more Hubbell tapes under pressure
The tapes show Hubbell detailing how he came to work for the Indonesian family and denying hush money, while expressing fear of jail and loyalty to friends. Democrats accuse Burton of selective releases and point to ten pages of edits that skew Hubbell’s remarks against the first lady.
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Forbes accuses Clinton of cuts in military system
Washington AP Forbes, former GOP candidate, charges the Clinton administration with systematically dismantling the nation's defense and weakening readiness through spending cuts. He told the Center for National Policy in New York that U S defense spending is lower as a percentage than since before World War II, and released remarks in Washington.
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