Ambassador Martin Indyk under security probe in Israel talks
The United States ambassador to Israel, Martin Indyk, is under an FBI security investigation for suspected mishandling of classified material and restricted access to discussions with Israeli leaders amid ongoing peace talks. Indyk faced loss of clearances and limited movement within the State Department while maintaining contact only for nonconfidential matters.
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Postal reform pressured by looming threats to six day service
Rep. John McHugh leads a bid to restructure the U S Postal Service as experts warn that electronic messages, higher gasoline costs, and fierce parcel competition erode revenues. Henderson says universal six day service may face price-driven reform, with final action unlikely this session.
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Senate votes on China trade relations and funding bills
The Senate approved by 83 to 15 a bill to normalize trade with China, ending annual reviews. Moynihan and Schumer split, with Moynihan voting yes and Schumer no. The chamber rejected 28 to 69 a conference report on funding the Treasury and other agencies, while Senators Boehlert Hinchey Houghton McHugh Obey supported caps on school abortion access and voted on education block grants. The House approved 250 to 170 a motion to urge conference on the morning after pill ban on school premises.
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Government launches eZ Check to curb illegal gun sales
President Clinton announced a new Internet based effort to curb illegal gun sales by authenticating federal firearms licenses online. The Web site eZ Check lets licensed dealers verify license validity for gun purchases or shipments. Rep. Charles Rangel pressed the Joint Committee on Taxation for faster facts on Bush tax plans, citing slow responses.
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Huge soybean and corn crops spur price support talk
The federal government predicts record soybean and corn harvests for a fourth year, triggering congressional discussion on slowing production by offering higher price supports to growers who don’t farm part of their land.
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