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Itar-Tass June 14, 1999 VLADIVOSTOK - Nikolai Mikhailov, Russia's First Deputy Minister of Defence and State Secretary, in his remarks during talks between Colonel-General Zhang Wannian, Deputy Chairman of the Central Military Council of the People's Republic of China, and the Command of Russia's Pacific Fleet, has stated that "Russia's strategic co-operation with China and India will rise to a qualitatively new level soon". The Russian Defence Ministry official pointed out that "the events in Yugoslavia prompted the adoption of necessary measures in the strengthening of Russia's defence capability and in a quest for strategic partners in accomplishment of ...

RADIO WAR: GERALDO RIVERA WANTS TO TAKE ON RUSH LIMBAUGH NBC's $5 million man Geraldo Rivera wants to do a radio show because he believes that there's a real need for an "aggressive, populist alternative" to Rush Limbaugh and other conservative hosts, the ASSOCIATED PRESS will soon report. Rivera opens up and lashes out with the AP's David Bauder in Thursday PM runs, according to publishing sources familiar with the wire's story budget. "It's time for liberals to stop being embarrassed about their political philosophy," Rivera declares. Rivera tells the wire that frustration over the lack of prestige and air ...

  If not Buddhist nuns, just where will Al Gore get the campaign cash? Well, where is he going to get it?

QUAYLE RECEIVES WENDELBOE ENDORSEMENT, TALKS VALUES  --NH Rep praises Quayle’s leadership on issues--  CONCORD, NH – Republican presidential candidate Dan Quayle today received the   endorsement of State Representative Fran Wendelboe (R-New Hampton)  during a press conference at the New Hampshire  State Republican Committee.  “I looked at all of the candidates carefully, analyzing their positions or lack thereof on the issues facing our country. Time and again, one candidate emerged as  the obvious leader, and that person is Dan Quayle.  No other candidate has the scope of experience that Quayle has. No other candidate has the clearly defined views on restoring ...

I've noticed that the "Alley" link is no longer listed for those of us who enjoy a little "Freeper" chat now & then. I am making my "Front Porch" available to those who wish to discuss on-line the issues of the day. This link will take you to my index page where you will find a copy of my "Freepin' Away" song as well as a link to my "Front Porch" chat room. Just tag the "front Porch" under the picture and you are there. FreeperChat

For Editorial and Discussion use only: bin Laden May Be Planning Attack By JOHN DIAMOND Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -- Suspected terrorist Osama bin Laden is in the advanced stages of planning another terrorist operation, U.S. intelligence has concluded, though the timing and location of the strike are unknown. A U.S. official who spoke today on condition of anonymity said bin Laden, who the United States blames as ordering last year's bombings of American embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, is clearly planning another attack. Last week, he was placed on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted List of fugitives. Because ...

Not for commercial use E D I T O R I A L S Gore's Issues Date: 6/16/99 Vice President Al Gore makes it official Wednesday. He wants the White House job, and he's beginning his run in his family's hometown of Carthage, Tenn. Despite stumbling a bit, Gore is doing what he needs to do to win: He's talking issues. In the hope of drawing his support from the political center, Gore sounds like his boss, President Clinton. Gore has staked out stands on some key issues that even Republicans could support. But he also has views that sound ...

Nashville Scene Article(Issue Date: June 17, 1999)Of Golf and Justice Kenneth Starr's investigators arrive in Nashville By Willy Stern Matt Pulle contributed to this story. It started innocently enough--a round of golf one summer day at Hillwood Country Club in West Nashville. But the casual conversations on the lush fairways among the four duffers--three of them Nashville businessmen--have now become a major focus of interest to criminal investigators working for independent counsel Kenneth Starr. The Nashville Scene has learned that as Starr expands his probe into the so-called "Travelgate Affair," his investigation has led to conversations that took place both ...

Anticipated Floor Schedule: The House Will Meet at 10:00 a.m. for Legislative Business Last Vote Expected: 10 p.m.-12:00 a.m. * One Minutes * H.R. 1501 - Child Safety and Protection Act of 1999 (Continue Consideration) * H.R. 2122 - Mandatory Gun Show Background Check Act (Structured Rule, One Hour of General Debate) * Special Orders Off the Floor: Special House Republican Conference, 9-10:00 a.m. at the Capitol Hill Club's Eisenhower Lounge. Friday's Forecast: The House Will Meet at 9:00 a.m. for Legislative Business Last Vote Expected: ??? Business Expected on the Floor: H.R. 2122 - Mandatory Gun Show Background ...

CLINTON CRITICIZES BUSH DECISION TO RENEW CHINA'S MOST FAVORED NATION STATUS Los Angeles, CA -- Governor Bill Clinton today criticized President Bush's decision to unconditionally renew China's "Most Favored Nation" status, calling it "another sad chapter in this administration's history of putting America on the wrong side of human rights and democracy." "Rather than leading an international effort to pressure the Chinese government, the Bush Administration has coddled the regime, pleading for progress but failing to impose penalties for intransigience," Clinton said. Clinton said that Bush "rejected the will of the American people" by vetoing a bill passed by ...

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