House backs $1000 immigrant relief program vote
The House approved an immigration program allowing certain illegal immigrants to pay 1000 dollars to stay while applying for legal status by a 268 to 153 vote. Critics failed to derail the measure seen as a fairness victory, with nearly 250,000 having paid fines this year. The latest extension runs to November 7 after two temporary extensions.
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U.S
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Congress
Lawmakers push plan to store nuclear waste in Nevada
The House advances a bill to create a nuclear waste warehouse about 90 miles from Las Vegas to hold highly radioactive spent fuel from commercial reactors starting in 2002. Nevada lawmakers oppose, while President Clinton warns of a veto over potential interference with Yucca Mountain repository plans.
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Clinton
Yucca Mountain
McCain pushes overhaul to tighten Indian casino rules
Senator John McCain proposes expanding the National Indian Gaming Commission powers and setting minimum operation standards for tribal casinos. He says lack of federal guidelines invites organized crime, though tribes oppose tougher enforcement and funding requirements. The effort mirrors a failed prior bill, facing staff pushback.
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R-Ariz
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National Indian Gaming Commission
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Albright to Lead Mideast Peace Talks With Israel and P A
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright plans formal Middle East talks with Israel and the Palestinian Authority after assurances from both sides of serious negotiations. The agenda includes West Bank withdrawal, land to Palestinians, a freeze on settlements, and final status issues like a Palestinian state, Jerusalem, and refugees.
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Palestinian Authority
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Yasser Arafat
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U.S
Associated Press
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Connecticut to insure uninsured children with federal funds
The Connecticut General Assembly passed a Husky plan to insure uninsured children by expanding Medicaid and creating a private plan subsidizing coverage for families up to 300 percent of the federal poverty level. If half enroll, the state would incur about $65.6 million yearly with roughly $37 million reimbursed by the federal government.
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Conn
Connecticut General Assembly
Connecticut
John Rowland
Rowland
New Jersey
Christie Whitman
New York
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