Census 2000 data hint Arizona Texas gain seats
The Census Bureau’s first 2000 results indicate Arizona and Texas likely gain two House seats each, while New York and Pennsylvania could lose two apiece and California may grow by one. Other states like Colorado Florida Georgia Nevada may gain, reshaping the House for redistricting in 2011.
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Clinton appoints first black judge to 4th Circuit
President Clinton used a recess appointment to install Roger Gregory of Virginia as the first African American on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The nomination, stalled in the Senate, awaits possible confirmation when Congress returns. Gregory, with wife and three daughters present, vows to serve with integrity.
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Clinton to propose fix for drug importation law
President Clinton said he will send Congress a plan next week to address a flawed drug reimportation law aimed at lowering prices. Health secretary Donna Shalala blocked its implementation, citing safety and cost concerns, while lawmakers criticized her ruling as too cautious.
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Clinton signs intelligence budget bill after repeal of secrecy crime provision
President Clinton signed a roughly 30 billion dollar intelligence authorization after lawmakers struck a provision that would have made leaks of government secrets a felony. The earlier veto stemmed from that clause and its potential prison term of up to three years for un authorized disclosures. The House and Senate voted to remove the provision and sent the bill back on December 11.
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Ice Storm Leaves Arkansas Town Stranded and Waterless
Hot Springs and surrounding communities faced a brutal ice storm causing widespread outages and water shortages. Power losses affected about 275,000 in Arkansas, with 19 deaths across four states. State officials urged boiling water, while rescuers aided stranded motorists on I 20 and I 10.
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