West Bank land deal tests Netanyahu and Arafat at Wye
The 13 percent land concession under Clinton pressure accompanies tougher security demands. Arafat moves to back away from a Palestinian state vow, while both leaders face hard liners at home. The accord includes a safe passage corridor and CIA supervision, with cautious optimism for peace but risk of renewed violence.
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Clinton to host December Social Security conference
President Clinton announced a White House conference on Social Security for December 8-9, part of a broader effort to protect the budget surplus and save Social Security first. Republican Rep Heather Wilson said next year will focus on saving Social Security from insolvency and delivering tax relief.
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