Welfare cuts eyed by Pataki aides in 90 day limit
Albany reports indicate Governor Pataki may pursue budget options to trim welfare and disability benefits. A 90 day cutoff for employable childless singles could replace unlimited Home Relief durations. Officials also discussed up to 25 percent grant reductions, reducing typical $320 monthly payments to about $240.
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Clinton urges Congress to pass Mexico rescue package
President Clinton calls on Congress to pass a $40 billion package of U S loan guarantees for Mexico. Republicans blame delays on partisanship as the measure faces mounting hurdles. Rep Leach says defeat risks rise with delay in considering the proposal.
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Woman charged over threats to Betty Friedan in New York
Kathleen Higgins, 28, faced charges tied to mailed threats and blood smeared letters aimed at Betty Friedan and NOW leader Martyn Fitterman in Uniondale, New York. Federal prosecutor Joseph Nocella said motive uncertain. Higgins had past ties to Fitterman through garden work that soured.
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Prisoner swap across Sarajevo bridge raises cautious hopes
Nearly 100 Bosnians and rebel Serbs exchanged prisoners at Sarajevo's Brotherhood and Unity bridge, each side freeing forty nine inmates as heavy shelling eased. Armored personnel carriers ferried freed prisoners across the bridge between government and Serb-held zones, signaling a fragile moment four weeks into the four month truce.
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U S eases sanctions with North Korea modestly
The Clinton administration announces relatively modest steps toward normalizing ties with North Korea. Limited sanctions relief includes travel related credits, a $400 daily expense cap for U S travelers, banking usage, and opening of news bureaus. North Korean assets totaling about $11 million will be unfrozen for private individuals.
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GM Reaches Accord with Flint Strike Workers
After a three day walkout at nine GM plants idling 30,000 workers, union officials and management agreed to allow about 300 Flint East AC Delco workers to return to ship parts. The settlement ends a dispute over staff size and outside suppliers, with Local 651 members voting Sunday.
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Aftershocks and relief efforts as Kobe rebuilds
An earthquake in Kobe prompts nationwide aid and criticism of policy. Prime Minister Murayama acknowledges a confused disaster response while 36,000 responders and international teams assist. Electricity returns widely though water and gas remain scarce. several residents are rescued from collapsed buildings as recovery begins.
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Buddhist leaders snub pope at Asia tour finale
In Colombo, Sri Lanka, six Hindu and six Muslim representatives met Pope John Paul II while Buddhist leaders stayed away amid criticism of his views on Buddhism. The pope left for Rome after blessing a mass for 300,000 along the Indian Ocean shore, with Joseph Vaz being beatified.
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Former legislator turned aide returns to Legislature
Former legislators tied to the Senate Minority Finance Committee staff were rehired in 1993 and 1994, many in roles created for them. Kennedy notes the move does not bar another run for elective office. Hickey, a 49 year old nurse and former bakery owner, unseated Donald McMillen in 1992 and later lost to Joel Muller, while Korman and related figures moved between Assembly and Senate staff roles.
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Gingrich Defends Book Deal Amid Media Firestorm
Speaker Gingrich defends his book deal while condemning Democrats and accusing the media of bias. He pressed that Democrats hound him as he leads House efforts, and criticized coverage of his family’s finances as a tool of the Democratic Party.
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