Richardson expected to become energy secretary candidate
Washington reports say Bill Richardson, the U N ambassador, is poised to resign to take the Energy Department post. Officials caution the move is not final, with White House aides calling speculation premature while Richardson says he is happy in his U N role.
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Pentagon halts Balance Iron exercise with Indonesia
The United States pulls 17 U S troop trainers from Indonesia and suspends the monthlong Balance Iron drill due to civil unrest. Up to 95 American troops would have joined a parachute training program with Indonesian forces this May. The decision aims at troop safety and focuses on reassessing future exercises.
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States may file against Microsoft antitrust action grows
About a dozen states consider filing a separate antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft alongside the Justice Department effort. Wisconsin AG James Doyle says top officials will decide together and that a joint federal filing in Washington is likely. Washington opened its own inquiry with civil subpoenas, while Gates attended a playoff game with Gov Locke as Windows 98 release looms June 25.
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