Donors at White House state dinner reflect mix of power
An Associated Press review shows big donors from unions and major firms attended a state dinner for Chilean President Eduardo Frei. SB C Communications, Exxon, Goldman Sachs, Walmart and AFL CIO backers joined lawmakers and Chilean dignitaries. Clinton said no money was solicited at the White House and a Texas donor group said no pitch was made.
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Campaign Finance Research Center
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Torv
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SBC Communications
Bell Telephone Company
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Bernard Aronson
Goldman, Sachs and Co
Goldman, Sachs
Lee R. Raymond
Exxon
Raymond
Clinton
Carolyn Walton
Wal-Mart
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Tive S. Robson Walton
Walton
Gerald W. McEntee
American Federation of State
Afl-Cio
Morton Bahr
Communications Workers of America
McEntee
Texas
Dolph Briscoe
Garry Mauro
Peter Knight
Associated Press
Texas Coffee
Houston
Lee Godfrey
Democratic National Committee
Godfrey
IRS to Spend Over 129 Million to Fix Year 2000 Computers
Washington AP reports the Internal Revenue Service plans at least 129 million dollars to reprogram core computer systems to recognize the year 2000. Arthur Gross says fixes will cover 200 million tax returns and refunds, with completion expected by end of 1998. The GAO warns failures could halt processing. OMB cites 2.3 billion to avert widespread crashes.
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Broadway to welcome Annie 20th anniversary shows next month
The musical Annie returns to New York for a March 26 opening at the Martin Beck Theater as part of a nationwide tour. Brittny Kissinger, an 8 year old Ballston Spa native, leads as an orphan and understudy to the title role in the production’s Broadway run.
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Chrysler chief wary of task air bag action
Chrysler chairman Robert Eaton warns emotion drives government steps to curb air bag deaths and injuries. NHTSA reports 38 children and 23 adults died from airbags at speeds up to 200 mph while airbags saved over 1,600 lives. Many victims were unbelted or improperly restrained. nine infants died in infant seats. The agency proposed allowing mechanical disconnections and developing airbags that adjust inflation.
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Toll free line promotes prenatal care information campaign
Health and Human Services Secretary Donna Shalala announced a public service campaign to publicize a toll free number 1-800-311-BABY for information on pregnancy and prenatal care. Callers receive guidance and referrals to nearby clinics and providers, addressing gaps in early prenatal care usage and risky behaviors among pregnant women.
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Donna Shalala
Clin
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