Clinton to speak on religious freedom in China visit
President Clinton said he will urge China to release prisoners of conscience and restart talks with the Dalai Lama during his upcoming trip to China. He called for universal rights including freedom of worship and announced a senior adviser on international religious freedom.
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GM strikes idled 89,000 workers cutting car supply nationwide
Strikes at GM parts plants in Flint slowed production on 21 North American lines, idling nearly 89,000 workers in addition to 9,200 on strike. Dealers face dwindling inventories as summer sales season approaches, with minivan, Malibu, Tahoe, and Yukon models hardest hit. Negotiations resume amid UAW convention moves.
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Florida Eyes Nation's First Smokers Lawsuit On Tobacco Links
The first class action by smokers targets cigarette makers over smoking related diseases. Lead plaintiff Dr Howard Engle, a 78 year old Miami Beach pediatrician with emphysema, could bring up to 500000 Florida smokers into the case in Miami state court starting July 6. The Rosenblatts, who won the flight attendants case, lead the suit with access to strong medical evidence and industry documents suggesting concealment of dangers.
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TI to slash 3500 jobs and sell memory unit to Micron
Texas Instruments plans a worldwide layoff of about 3,500 positions, 8 percent of its workforce, as part of a restructuring aimed at saving roughly 270 million dollars annually. The company will sell its memory chip unit to Micron Technology for about 800 million dollars in a Micron stock and debt deal, and has shifted focus to semiconductors amid falling chip prices and fierce competition from Asian rivals.
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1999 Pontiac Grand Am SE sedan review drives strong value
The 1999 Grand Am refines a GM volume leader built in Lansing with a longer wider body, two engines, and two or four door options. The TwinCam 2.4L makes 150 hp, while a 3.4L V6 awaits GT versions. Road manners are solid and predictable, with a tight ride and sporty footing, but trunk space and base trim comfort lag.
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Hard Bargains Buick LeSabre 1995 review and price guide
The 1995 Buick LeSabre sedan, powered by a 3.8 liter V six with 170 horsepower, offers comfort and style with features like dual zone A C, power amenities, and optional traction control. NADA guide lists prices around 13 750 to 15 850 depending on trim and mileage, with typical 15 000 annual miles.
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