Task force urges easing Cuba embargo for transition and security
A Council on Foreign Relations panel recommends easing the embargo to aid a post Castro transition, lift travel bans, permit flights, and let U S firms with nationalized Cuban claims form joint ventures. It calls for intensified drug cooperation and regional diplomacy while noting Congress must act to lift travel limits.
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Americas Society
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Economy slows to four year low as growth cools
The Commerce Department reports U S GDP grew 2.4 percent in July September, the weakest in four years, as Fed rate hikes restrain spending. Spring growth was 5.6 percent, with housing down 10.5 percent and business investment halved to 7.8 percent. Inflation eased to 1.9 percent, aiding the Fed’s aim.
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Olympic Team Members Present President With Jackets At White House
About 800 athletes from the U S Olympic and Paralympic teams visited the White House to honor President Clinton. Lenny Krayzelburg, a three time gold medalist, presented the president with a red white and blue jacket and a trophy celebrating the new millennium.
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American plane emergency landing at Dulles
An American Airlines MD-80 with 66 aboard diverted to Dulles International after cabin smoke was reported. The craft landed safely at 5:20 p.m. CST and all 61 passengers along with five crew were evacuated via slides with no injuries. Flight originated at Reagan National en route to Dallas Fort Worth.
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Reagan National Airport
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Dulles International
Tara Hamilton
Reagan National
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