Governors seek freer hand amid fears of health welfare cuts
Governors from both parties convened on the eve of the National Governors Association meeting seeking greater state flexibility to manage federal health and welfare spending. They warn that without reform Congress may extend current rules while cutting funds. White House officials warn of possible service shutdowns if a deadlock persists, urging governors to press budget priorities and avoid a crisis.
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Anti-terrorism stalls in Congress in 1995
Washington AP reports more than 100 days after the Oklahoma City bombing, President Clinton's anti-terrorism legislation stalls in Congress as House Republicans clash over federal crime powers. The Senate approved a $2 billion package 91-8, boosting wiretap authority and military use in chemical or biological emergencies, while limiting death row appeals. The House Judiciary Committee backed its own bill, facing opposition from liberal Democrats and conservative Republicans.
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Group urges expanded UN environment role worldwide
Washington AP environmental group Worldwatch Institute calls for a major UN driven reform to protect resources globally. A new body modeled after the ILO would include governments employers and workers and expand the UN Environment Programme with increased funding and streamlined operations.
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