Senators urge Nixon to exit Vietnam quickly in 1971
In a White House meeting on April 20 1971 ten loyal Republican senators urged President Nixon to end U S involvement in Vietnam quickly warning they could perish politically. Senators Baker Goldwater and Gurney pressed for an immediate withdrawal while Kissinger prepared Paris talks as Nixon continued bombing North Vietnam. Nixon won re election in 1972 and a later deal allowed U S withdrawal.
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Gore defends lesbian comedian in speech in Beverly Hills
Vice President Al Gore praised Hollywood on Thursday for producing the openly lesbian TV character Ellen, saying she forced Americans to look at sexual orientation in a more open light. He contrasted with Dan Quayle’s 1992 critique of Murphy Brown and defended the industry amid debates over TV content and ratings.
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Justice Dept to defend line item veto use
The Justice Department will defend the line item veto law against challenges by New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and the National Treasury Employees Union. President Clinton recently vetoed 55 items in three months, including an $854 million five year federal workers retirement provision, calling it wasteful.
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Aid to poorer nations drops to record low
Aid from rich nations to the poor fell to its lowest level since records began. InterAction says most donors fail to meet self-imposed targets. In 1996 OECD aid totaled 55.8 billion dollars, 0.25 percent of GNP, with the United States at 0.12 percent, Denmark Norway Sweden and the Netherlands meeting the 0.7 percent goal.
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Corporations fund Washington Monument renovation
The Washington Monument will receive a private renovation funded by the Target department store chain covering about 5 million dollars. Marble blocks will be wrapped in scaffolding and work continues through the end of the century while the monument remains open to visitors.
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Medicare premiums hold steady for 1998 at $43.80
Washington officials say Medicare premiums will not rise in 1998 after health cost growth proved slower than expected. Congressional estimates had anticipated a $20 five year rise, but the current $1.30 increase from 1996 already covers about 26 percent of program costs paid by seniors, allowing premiums to stay at $43.80 next year.
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