Mothers rally for gun license plan in national event
Mayors urge support for a national handgun license and registration system as families of gun violence victims press for reform. The Wall of Death lists 4,001 victims since Columbine and the Million Mom March aims for grass-roots action across the nation.
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Elian case heard by three appeals judges in Atlanta
Three 11th Circuit judges questioned if a six year old can grasp asylum questions and if Cuba would be best for Elian. They noted concerns about custody and possible communist state risks while promising a ruling in weeks. Elian has been in the United States since Thanksgiving after being found off Florida.
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Reagan
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Florida
Massive land conservation bill wins House approval
The House passed a $45 billion, 15 year conservation fund to buy parks protect wildlife and restore damaged coasts. It would fund about 3 billion annually with broad support from environmental groups and some conservatives though Senate fate uncertain.
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Land Conservation Aid Totals Announced for Tribes and Territories
The plan allocates 27,448,377 dollars to American Indian tribes and Alaskan Natives and 37,165,748 dollars distributed among U S territories and select sovereign nations. An additional 100,000,000 dollars is proposed for nonprofits to protect farmland forests and ranches.
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Strong dollar boosts American travel to Europe in 2000 season
The European Travel Commission forecasts a record 12 million U S tourists to Europe this year up from 11.6 million in 1999 as a weak euro and cheaper air fares boost trips. Americans report Europe feels attractively priced with examples from Paris Italy Munich and Rome showing significant savings on lodging meals and shopping.
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England
Clinton attacks Bush on nuclear policy and spending
President Clinton accused George W. Bush of pursuing risky nuclear policies and big tax cuts with Pentagon spending increases that would raise deficits and rates. He warned Bush would let polluters lead environmental policy and push judges aligned with prior Republican eras, while Bush aides defended national security aims. Clinton also described Gore as boosting the economy and environmental cleanup.
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