Statehood vote divides Puerto Ricans
Washington debate centers on a House plebiscite offering Puerto Rico choices among commonwealth, independence, or statehood in the 100th anniversary year as a potential path to U.S. statehood. The bill, backed by Clinton and Gingrich, faces English language and broader constitutional hurdles. rapid action hinges on a majority support and congressional approval.
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Education plan targets classrooms with 100000 teachers
The proposal would spend 73 billion dollars over five years to hire 100,000 teachers and cut grades one to three to 18 students per class. It would authorize 97 billion dollars in school modernization bonds in 1999 and 2000 with federal tax credits on bond interest.
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Espy trial delayed as two appeals loom
Former Agriculture Secretary Mike Espy remains in legal limbo as his trial is postponed pending two appeals. Judge Urbina notes the outcome may shape charges and defenses, with one appeal challenging dismissal of four counts tied to meat inspection laws and another contesting $10,000 in gratuities and contributions in the Mississippi campaign case.
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Helms Sees Overwhelming Senate Vote on NATO Expansion
Senator Jesse Helms predicts an overwhelmingly positive Senate vote to add Poland Hungary and the Czech Republic to NATO. Some senators seek a three year moratorium via Senator Warner reading proposal while Foreign Relations Committee approved the three nation expansion 16 to 2.
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