House bill to compensate gun importers over illegal weapons
Washington AP) A House spending measure would pay gun dealers up to 2 million dollars for assault weapons imported when legal. Opponents say the administration promised compensation for orders placed when imports were legal. Rep. Jim Kolbe argues Clinton ban caused hardship but the issue centers on fairness.
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Senate sanctions waiver bill and parental involvement bill progress
The State Department faulted a Senate bill to grant Clinton temporary sanctions relief on India and Pakistan, saying it does not go far enough and that current sanctions should stay. Rubin urged unlimited waiver authority. Separately, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a bill criminalizing avoidance of parental involvement laws by minors seeking abortions, framing it as a federal misdemeanor to cross state lines for less restrictive laws.
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Arlington ceremony honors Black Civil War soldiers monument
In Arlington Virginia descendants and guests gathered at the cemetery amphitheater for a three day celebration leading to Saturday's dedication of a $2.6 million monument to 208 943 black Union soldiers and their white officers. They heard citations read for dozens of black soldiers and sailors awarded the Medal of Honor.
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NAACP convention ends upbeat in Atlanta after turmoil
In Atlanta the NAACP wrapped its 89th convention with renewed optimism as leaders like Julian Bond and Kweisi Mfume praised restored unity. Vice President Al Gore urged commitment to civil rights, affirmative action, and health and education equity amid a crowded agenda and large attendance.
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FDA approves thalidomide revival for select leprosy patients
The FDA clears thalidomide under strict rules to treat ENL in a tiny patient group while enforcing a registry, certified prescribers, and mandatory pregnancy tests. Celgene chief Sol Barer calls it a powerful drug that may aid seriously ill patients though history warns of risks.
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Lawmakers urge reassessment of missile threat
Washington lawmakers cite a congressionally mandated review finding cities are vulnerable to ballistic missiles. Rep. Floyd Spence urges faster development of national missile defense, criticizing CIA assessments and stating the U.S. lacks a defense. Pentagon aims for a limited system by 2003 despite funding criticisms.
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Prayers planned at Westminster Abbey for Princess Diana death
In London prayers will be said at Westminster Abbey on the anniversaries of Princess Diana's death and funeral. The abbey notes the church custom to remember the departed in prayer. Diana died August 31 in a Paris car crash. her funeral was held September 6 at Westminster Abbey.
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Israeli firm to sell settlement goods store to open in Jerusalem
A group of Israeli businessmen launch Yesha is Here Inc to market items from Jewish settlements in the West Bank Gaza and Golan Heights. The first store opens next month in downtown Jerusalem with plans for Tel Aviv Haifa and other cities worldwide selling jewelry clothes art and wine. The firm cites EU trade pressure as the impetus.
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