Birth of Clinton strategy shown in new tapes
Newly released White House videotapes reveal President Clinton outlined a plan to use Democratic Party issue ads to back his policy agenda and fund raising. He described shifting donor money into party ads in 1995 to support budget efforts, while Republicans argue the tactic skirted campaign laws.
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Weather outlook cloudy with showers likely
Cloudy conditions with a chance of showers across the period. Daytime highs near 50 and 46 degrees with nighttime lows around 37 and 35, respectively.
Americans love gas guzziers endure fuel economy stalemate
Washington reports show no significant gain in fuel efficiency for new car fleets over a decade. Cars use more fuel now than in the mid 1980s, with gasoline consumption reaching record highs of around 356 million gallons per day last July and averaging about 330 million in the first eight months. Ed Murphy of the American Petroleum Institute notes a 1.7 percent rise over 1996 due to strong economy and low prices.
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1998 Vehicles With Best And Worst Gas Mileage
EPA ratings show top performers like Geo Metro 3 cylinder at 44 city and 49 highway, VW Jetta 40/49, Passat 39/50, Passat Wagon 39/50, Suzuki Swift 39/43, Honda Civic HX 36/44. Worst include Lamborghini Diablo 10/13, Mercedes CL600 19/19, SL600 14/20, BMW 750iL 15/20, S500 16/21, CL500 15/22, Lotus Esprit V8 15/23, BMW 540i 15/24.
Fuel economy stagnates as light trucks rise in share
EPA data show 1998 model fuel efficiency at a standstill while light trucks such as pickups, SUVs and minivans grow in share. Congress set higher mileage rules for cars but trucks remain less stringent, dragging overall average from 26.2 mpg a decade ago to 24.9 mpg in 1996.
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IRS reform altered to avoid Constitutional challenges
Washington House bill to revamp the Internal Revenue Service was rewritten to preserve presidential appointment power for the IRS commissioner subject to Senate confirmation. The earlier plan for a nine member private board faced constitutional questions under the appointments clause.
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Clinton address mix up shows ZIP code impact
ENFIELD Conn. The USPS reportedly returned Kristina Reveruzzi’s letter to President Clinton marked moved not forwardable for missing ZIP code. White House spokesman Jon Murchinson noted letters sometimes arrive without street addresses. Clinton is expected to stay at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave until early 2001.
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Bragman backs Schumer in upstate Senate bid
Albany reports Assembly minority leader Michael Bragman endorsed Charles Schumer for the Democratic nomination to challenge incumbent Len D’Amato. Bragman cited fundraising strength and upstate appeal as key to unifying the party and bolstering Schumer’s statewide campaign.
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Texas woman ends bid for world record nails
Lauretta Adams, 43, abandoned her 24 year quest to grow the world’s longest fingernails after a doctor and manicurist trimmed them in Dallas. Her nails had reached up to 160 inches, beating the current record by 76 inches, but caused pain and hindered daily life.
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