Clinton Justice Dept trims 17 affirmative action programs
A Justice Department review under the 1995 Adar v Pena ruling led to elimination or alteration of 17 federal affirmative action programs over two years. The Defense Department ended the Rule of Two, halving minority and women owned contract awards. energy, highway, NASA, and EPA programs also faced cutbacks while the administration lobbied against fully ending race and sex preferences in federal grants and contracts.
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Giuliani Met with Skepticism As National Candidate
Republican leaders in Kansas and Colorado doubt Giuliani can win a national GOP bid due to his New York City background and liberal image. They warn that despite NYC victory and crime gains, he must shed his city identity to be seen as a viable presidential or VP candidate. The article notes curiosity amid GOP interest but clear barriers to broader appeal.
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CIA to bring home pilots’ remains from Bay of Pigs era
After 37 years the CIA plans to recover the bodies of two Miami pilots, Crispin Garcia and Juan de Mata Gonzalez, who perished when their plane crashed in the Nicarguan jungle during Bay of Pigs related bombing missions. An Army team is assembling to search the remote hilltop site where the crew lies unmarked for decades.
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Accusers say lives damaged by McKinney case acquittal
Five women who accused Army Sgt. Maj. Gene McKinney of sexual misconduct say their lives were damaged and the Army failed to shield reputations. They spoke to The Washington Fest after McKinney was acquitted on 18 sexual charges but convicted of obstruction of justice, with Sgt. Christina Roy lamenting the burden of sacrifice.
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French Sailors Break 19th Century Sailing Record
French crew led by Skipper Yves Parker completed the New York to San Francisco voyage in 57 days 3 hours, beating the 62 day record. Dan McConnell of Route de l or Gold Rac described the achievement.
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Dan McConnell
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Gay Episcopal cleric among Newark bishop nominees
The Episcopal Diocese of Newark named five candidates to succeed Bishop John Spong. The Rev. Gene Robinson, 50, of New Hampshire would be the church's first openly homosexual bishop if elected, bringing decades of AIDS advocacy, youth support work, and anti racism education to the role.
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Newark
N.J
Episcopal Church
America
Gene Robinson
New Hampshire
New York Rules For School Libraries From 1928 Marked for Update
State officials say the 1928 framework for public school libraries is outdated in the Information Age. The piece notes that every school must have a functioning library, but only grades seven and up require a librarian, with no mandated book counts or internet access rules. It cites budget disparities, with NYC and other large districts spending about $12 per student and others around $21.60, far from the national average of about $15. The Regents plan to boost funding for library computerization and materials as part of a 1998 review.
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