Mudslide fears follow California wildfires in Altadena
After wildfires scorched 170724 acres and damaged 787 buildings including 650 homes, Altadena faces mudslide risk as crews plan rapid reseeding with grass to stabilize denuded hills. U S Forest Service official Bil Brown warns of heavy rains and cementlike slopes, while residents fear loss of keepsakes and homes. Over 6,000 firefighters remain on scene with air support as winds could rekindle fires news continues.
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Retroactive taxes fight in Senate reshaped by elections
In a Senate clash led by Kay Bailey Hutchison, Republicans pressed to roll back retroactive tax increases tied to Clinton's deficit-reduction plan. Democrats blocked the measure after two days, highlighting political risk as some Democrats up for reelection supported the GOP effort while others defended retroactive levies. The debate tied tax policy to unemployment aid as Hutchison framed a lower tax solution for economic relief.
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Texas
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