Father arrives in U S to claim Elian in Washington
Juan Miguel Gonzalez arrived in Washington with his wife and infant to claim six year old Elian. He accused anti Cuban elements of exploiting the tragedy while hoping for a reunification that may not occur soon. The family and Cuban officials prepared for further talks on transferring custody.
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NBC
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Montgomery County
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Clinton expected to veto abortion bill
Washington AP reports Republicans urged President Clinton to sign a bill banning partial birth abortions, but his veto is anticipated. The House passed a veto-proof measure 287-141, while the Senate has historically sustained Clinton's vetoes.
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White House
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Senate
Dick Armey
Texas
Henry Hyde
Ill
Lott gas tax rollback struggles in Senate bid
Senate debates a $1.83 trillion budget as Trent Lott presses to roll back the 4.3 cent gasoline tax hike of 1993 and suspend the full 18.4 cent levy if pump prices rise. Opponents led by Sen. Byrd argue the cut would have little impact and funding for road building would suffer.
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Lott
Mississippi
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OPEC
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Study May Help Gulf War Vets With Illnesses
A VA led study aims to compare ALS rates among 1990 91 Gulf War veterans with the general population. If higher incidence is shown, it could trigger presumptive service connection and automatic compensation, aiding cases like Rob Booker who died seeking benefits.
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Persian Gulf
Lou Gehrig
Rob Booker
Gulf
Department of Veterans Affairs
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Army National
Rallies in South Carolina for and against rebel flag
After marching over 100 miles opponents of the Confederate flag near the Statehouse in Columbia. A parallel rally by flag supporters was set on Capitol grounds. State trooper counts were not disclosed as lawmakers debate the flag’s future. The Legislature, debating a 1962 display and 1995 lowering power, moved a flag bill to priority status for floor debate possibly April 12.
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