Gingrich in Tokyo Backs Deregulation and Taiwan Stand
Newt Gingrich urged Japan to pursue deregulation to spur growth while stressing U S support for Taiwan against China. He warned against foreign meddling in Taiwan and urged parliamentary strengthening to curb bureaucratic limits. He met Japan officials including MTI head Shiny Sato and outlined Hashimoto reforms.
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Independent counsels spend $11 million in six months
A GAO audit shows independent counsels spent 11 million dollars in Apr to Sep 1996. Whitewater lead Kenneth Starr's probe used 3.9 million, with salaries 13 million and travel 1.6 million. FBI and IRS contributions totaled 1.055 million, while several related probes added 5.3 million.
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Explosions threaten Mideast talks. 5 hurt near Netzarim
Two blasts near Netzarim south of Gaza City wounded five Palestinians by shrapnel and a Palestinian rider on a donkey was killed. A taxi door ripped off. Hamas allegedly claimed responsibility though leaders denied involvement. One thousand Palestinians marched from Nablus toward an Israeli checkpoint as clashes erupted and a protester was killed. Netanyahu pressed that Israel will not halt Jerusalem construction and urged Arafat to rein in militants while warning against yielding to violence.
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US and Jordan push for Middle East peace efforts
President Clinton weighs options with King Hussein as the administration urges Arab states to strengthen ties with Israel. Albright cites Ross talks with Arafat and Netanyahu, while clashes and a Gaza housing dispute complicate the peace process. Hussein to meet Clinton as Netanyahu may address AIPAC conference.
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Late New York budget fuels crossfire in Albany
Lawmakers decry a 13th consecutive late budget as leaders trade blame over a stalled 66 billion proposal from Gov Pataki. Critics from both parties label the delay a power play, while Moody’s notes the state’s credit impact. Green Party backs pay cuts for lawmakers to spur action.
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