Dole says economy not all Clinton's doing
Senate Minority Leader Bob Dole rejected Clinton claims that tax and deficit reduction spurred the recovery. He said the economy was already improving under Bush and criticized credit to the president. Dole cited rising rates, weak housing, and a weak dollar while opposing Mitchell's health reform plan.
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Canada frees two scallop boats tied to illegal fishing
Boston AP reports Canada released two American scallop boats on 100000 bond each after seizure on July 26 for illegal fishing. The move sparked a diplomatic dispute between Canadian and U.S. lawmakers over control of scallops in international waters. boats were fishing for Icelandic scallops.
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House votes to reform crop insurance program
The House approved a plan to reform crop insurance to reduce the taxpayer share of 2.4 billion dollars spent yearly on major crop disaster coverage. It would require a catastrophe policy and aim to make crop insurance the main disaster option while cutting spending. The measure passed by voice vote amid delays in the Senate.
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Castro threatens broad Cuban exits over riots at Havana waterfront
Fidel Castro warned that Cuba may lift all travel restrictions and let residents leave without limits if the United States does not curb perceived encouragement of departures by sea. He linked the unrest to hijackings and protests by thousands of party militants and residents amid shortages, vowing to use rapid action brigades against further demonstrations.
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