Microsoft contributes $100000 to Republican National Committee
Microsoft Corp donated $100,000 to the Republican National Committee in April and $99,000 in computer equipment to the National Republican Senatorial Committee, filings show. The contributions follow Gates testimony to a Republican Senate panel and Gingrich backing a high tech task force. Microsoft has given nearly $400,000 to both major parties since 1997, per the Center for Responsive Politics. Sun Microsystems gave $2,000 to the RNC in April.
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Senate faces uphill battle ratifying test ban treaty
Washington AP report notes Clinton seeks U N nuclear test ban approval but India and Pakistan detonations create a South Asian arms race. Senate leaders Lott and Helms oppose hearings as Britain and France are the only declared signatories. India and Pakistan may sign later, but not soon.
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