Trade pact blocked NAFTA ruling delays environmental review
A federal judge blocked NAFTA with Mexico and Canada until the Clinton administration completes a detailed environmental impact analysis. The court ordered a formal environmental statement “forth with,” potentially delaying ratification as the administration plans an expedited appeal. The ruling, supported by Sierra Club and others, contrasts with White House and USTR plans to proceed to Congress.
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Mexico
Canada
Clinton
U.S
Charles R. Richey
NAFTA
Congress
United States
J. Michael McCloskey
The
Sierra Club
Richey
Mickey Kantor
White House
Video poker rooms face setback as court refuses delay
In Columbia, South Carolina, a federal judge denied delaying a new law, forcing video poker venues to cap machines at eight per location and winnings at 125 dollars per 24 hours. Myrtle Beach operator John Reyelt warned machines would be shut down tonight. The Palmetto Association of Independent Operators pledged to press their constitutional challenge this summer.
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South Carolina
John Reyelt
Myrtle Beach
Palmetto Association of Independent Operators
Reyelt
USS
G. Ross Anderson Jr
Manhunt Winds Through Gaston After Mount Holly Stop
After visiting Mount Holly, Abernathy stayed at the Gastonia Salvation Army Shelter overnight. Officials say he caused no problems during his stay, as the manhunt continues in the area.
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Abernathy
Gastonia
Salvation Army
Local police and FBI hunt convicted rapist in Gaston County
Federal agents and local police comb Gaston County for Gerald Anderson Abernathy a 52 year old with a rape and kidnapping history linked to the June 23 abduction of Charlotte woman Joan Frances Dostal. Sightings and a matching Virginia tag frame a statewide search and a car linked to the case was seen near UNC Charlotte.
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Gaston County
Mount Holly
Abernathy
Virginia
FBI
Comb County
Gastonia
Gaston
Charlotte
Joan Frances Dostal
Vu.o
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Salvation Army
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MCC
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