Weld in line to be ambassador to Mexico
Massachusetts Governor William Weld says he has been offered the U S ambassadorship to Mexico and would accept. He reports he was told by national security adviser Sandy Berger on Saturday and would leave politics for several years, possibly missing the 2000 presidential race. Clinton is set to nominate him this week, with Senate confirmation required.
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Clinton names U N envoy to aid Zaire peace talks
President Clinton appoints U N Ambassador Bill Richardson to press peace efforts in Zaire. He will meet Mobutu in Kinshasa and rebel leader Laurent Kabila likely in Kisangani while coordinating relief for Rwandan refugees. Richardson is known as a diplomatic troubleshooter.
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White House notes in Starr probe may be released
A federal appeals court reportedly ruled that notes taken by President Clinton's lawyers during Hillary Clinton's questioning by Kenneth Starr investigators may not be protected by attorney client privilege. The White House and Starr's office declined to comment as all papers remain sealed.
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Physician to assume two top health posts
Dr David Satcher would hold dual roles as surgeon general and assistant secretary of health under a plan discussed by the White House. He would need Senate approval to serve in both positions, a move previously separated in the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Volunteerism under spotlight at Clinton summit faces tough questions
Washington notes that the Philadelphia conference will push five areas for helping at risk youth through mentoring after school care health care and job training while warning that the nonprofit sector is chaotic and underfunded. Mentoring shows promise from a 1995 Big Brothers Big Sisters study but results may not hold long term and rely on careful vetting of mentors.
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Summit of ex presidents promotes youth service and citizen duty
Former presidents Clinton Bush Ford Carter and others convene a summit aimed at mobilizing volunteerism among youths and redefining citizenship. They stress community by community effort to tackle big challenges and inspire a lasting surge in voluntary service.
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Philadelphia
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George Bush
President urges national drive to teach kids to read
President Clinton proposes America Reads a five year plan to mobilize 1 million volunteer tutors and 25 000 reading specialists to help 3 million pupils by expanding Head Start and launching Even Start. He seeks 5 billion funding and 300 million in grants while urging Americans to volunteer.
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Skeptics Question Volunteerism Replacing Social Spending
Washington report on a Philadelphia summit promoting volunteerism contrasts optimistic leaders with academics who warn that goodwill cannot substitute for state and federal social spending. The piece notes declines in civic groups, rising youth volunteers, and calls for literacy and welfare reforms through volunteer tutors.
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