Pataki signals stadium plan possible with local borrowing
Gov. George Pataki hinted that Syracuse's baseball stadium proposal could proceed this spring if state funding is unavailable. He mentioned local governments borrowing to finance construction with the state repaying loans later, noting no firm money exists and alternatives are being explored. State Sen. John DeFrancisco said the outline could favor downtown replacement plans despite earlier opposition. There is no stadium currently.
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Easterners brace for heavy snow
News of a major winter storm sweeping from the Ohio Valley to the mid-Atlantic region with up to 18 inches in parts of New York and New Jersey. By dawn several cities reported fresh snow as officials warned of heavy snowfall continuing through Saturday.
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Weather outlook calls for heavy snow and cold snap
Snow, with a few heavier squalls, turning colder. Very cold with more snow and significant accumulations likely. Very cold with snow showers.
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Lawyer says cutting off testimony unfair
In Los Angeles defense lawyer Johnnie Cochran questions the abrupt end to Nicole Brown Simpson's sister testimony. He suggests the finale of the court week may have been staged by prosecutors as Denise Brown testified about alleged abuse and humiliation by O J Simpson.
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GOP Skeptical Of Clinton Minimum Wage Plan
President Clinton's proposal to raise the minimum wage drew no open Republican support on its debut in Congress. House Speaker Newt Gingrich said he is skeptical it could kill jobs and widen the wage gap with Mexico. Senator Nancy Kassebaum agreed to hearings but warned higher pay may hurt low-skill workers.
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End of baseball strike nears as caps vanish
After a push from President Clinton the salary cap is history and a breakthrough could bring baseball back to the field. The NLRB sped up its timetable and filed an unfair labor practice complaint against owners, who then capitulated on the cap, pressuring a deal. Jerry McMorris said the move puts pressure to clear the decks and reach a agreement. Players and owners planned to resume bargaining.
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Letterman hints at Dole running mate with joking slogan
The show featured a spoof campaign button “Dole and Dumber” with Letterman and Dole photos. Dole teased his bid for the Republican nomination, saying he would announce officially in April while joking about budget cuts and mock tips such as trimming Clinton speechwriter costs.
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Streisand urges support for the arts
Barbra Streisand received a standing ovation at Harvard's Kennedy School without singing a note. She warned 630 attendees that Washington conservatives threaten arts funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and PBS, arguing cuts harm Americans who rely on culture and education.
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