Guatemalan rebels meet for peace talks in Oslo
In Oslo, Guatemalan rebels and the military held a quiet meeting aimed at reviving sporadic peace talks to end Central America's longest conflict. The gathering followed Pope John Paul II's Latin American tour kickoff in Guatemala City, predicting a future lasting peace for the country.
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Kansas Senate moves to kill presidential primary
The Kansas Senate approved a bill 25-14 to end the April 2 presidential preference primary and not renew it for 2000 and beyond. The House will debate the measure after a swift passage to save $1.4 million the state would spend. sponsors call the primary an expensive straw poll with no binding effect on delegates.
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Governors Seek Shift of Medicaid Power To States
Kansas Governor Bill Graves says states are ready to take more responsibility from the federal government as Congress and President Clinton stall on Medicaid and welfare reforms. Senate Leader Bob Dole urges bipartisan moves, aiming for a blueprint that blends GOP plans with federal guarantees while NGA members press for a workable package.
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Simpson shifts to public relations blitz amid trial risk
O J Simpson may pay a high price for talking as he launches a media blitz after long silence. Legal experts warn interviews could ease his tension but provide ammunition for the wrongful death case. Critics note risks of denying abuse allegations and targeting Nicole Brown Simpson and Faye Resnick.
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