Bush visits Panama to back democracy and drug efforts
President Bush arrives in Panama City for a four hour stop en route to the Earth Summit in Brazil, meeting President Endara to praise Panama’s return to democracy and its anti drug drive while facing anti U.S. protests and the recent soldier deaths. He defends U.S. environmental policy and biodiversity treaty opposition, insisting America leads in protecting the environment.
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Panama City
Panama
Bush
Brazil
Guillermo Endara
Manuel Antonio Noriega
Washington
United States
Rio de Janeiro
U.S
Colombia
Air Force One
Andrews Air Force Base
America
Bush pressures House on last minute balanced budget amendment
President Bush summoned House members to the White House for a critical vote on a balanced budget constitutional amendment. With votes too close to call, undecideds like Rep Robin Tallon weighed options as House leaders sought to secure enough votes to block or push the measure toward ratification by 38 states.
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Washington
Bush
House
White House
Brazil
Charles Stenholm
D-Texas
Robin Tallon
D-S.c
Senate
Perot Tops Latest National Poll in 3-Way Race
The nationwide poll shows Ross Perot leading with 36% over Bush at 32% and Clinton at 24% in a three way contest. Voters cite liking his views on issues despite few specific proposals, with 40% approving Bush and 64% wanting a new person in the White House. Poll of 1,000 registered voters conducted June 24 with margin of error.
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Washington
Ross Perot
Texas
Perot
Delinda Lake
Edward Goeas
Bush
Bill Clinton
Clinton
Lake Goens
White House
Milky Way planets possibly found around seven stars
NASA scientists Marsh and Mahoney report evidence that seven sun like stars may host planets based on infrared light from surrounding disks. The method detects faint companions, though some observers caution the results require confirmation and could involve brown dwarfs rather than true planets.
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Pasadena
Calif
NASA
Kenneth Marsh
Michael J. Mahoney
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Mahoney
David Black
Lunar and Planetary Institute
Houston
Marsh
American Astronomical Society
Columbus
Ohio
Marsh and Mahoney
Earth
Steve Maran
Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt
Flag Day observed by VFW and Legion in spirit
Ottawa VFW Post 5901 commander Joe Wakefield urges remembering Flag Day June 14 while no formal ceremony is planned due to Skunk Run Days. He notes the flag design originated with the Continental Congress and recalls 1776 resolution establishing 13 stripes and 13 stars.
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Joe Wakefield
Ottawa
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Wakefield
Betsy Ross
Minutemen
Continental Congress
United States
Woodrow Wilson
VFW Post
Marvin Ross
Donald Anderson
VFW
Ottawa American Legion
Dodds Memorials
N. Main
Energy prices lift wholesale index in May
Wholesale prices rose 0.4 percent in May the largest gain in 19 months as energy costs surged and food prices fell. The Labor Department cited gasoline and energy products as key factors with tobacco posting its biggest increase in a decade. Analysts warned the May rise could signal higher consumer inflation later though many expect it to be temporary.
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Labor Department
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