Clinton and GOP back plan to aid poor areas
President Clinton and House Speaker Dennis Hastert unveiled a bipartisan, multicenter package to spur investment and jobs in impoverished regions with tax credits loan guarantees and empowerment zones. The plan aims for 5 to 7 billion dollars over five years to leverage greater private investment while extending church run anti abuse grants to aid programs in distressed communities.
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New counterfeit resistant $5 and $10 bills debut
Washington announces redesigned $5 and $10 notes to thwart counterfeiters. Abraham Lincoln and Alexander Hamilton appear with updated features as banks begin receiving first shipments from Federal Reserve banks, while older bills remain in circulation until worn out.
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National editions from Brazil and Taiwan announced
News round up reports two new editions by Editora Abril of Sao Paulo and a Taiwan edition to be published using the character set. Separate items cover President Clinton receiving Seeds of Peace at the White House and House approval to rename the Foggy Bottom State Department building the Harry S Truman Federal Building in honor of the 33rd president.
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Army to test anti-missile laser system near Israel border
The Army plans a key test of a new laser weapon aimed at destroying short-range rockets threatening northern Israel. The test could occur as soon as today amid ongoing border turmoil with south Lebanon and clashes involving allied militias.
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