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Congress Approves Budget Deal

By ALAN FRAM Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress granted final approval Friday to its grand budget deal with President Clinton and adjourned after a rocky year that began with impeachment, was dominated by gridlock but ended in cooperation. By 74-24, the Senate sent Clinton a mammo(Added: Tue Nov 23 1999)

Lawmakers Agree on Satellite Law

By KALPANA SRINIVASAN Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Legislation now headed to the White House would let satellite companies carry local TV channels to millions of viewers and would crack down on the practice of cybersquatting. The Senate approved the satellite measure and a host of at(Added: Tue Nov 23 1999)

N.H. Primary Filing Period Ends

By DAVID TIRRELL-WYSOCKI Associated Press Writer CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - What do the names Berry, Eaton and Mosby have in common with Bauer, Bradley and McCain? They're all on the ballot for the New Hampshire presidential primary. The filing period ended Friday with 30 candidates: 16 Democrats and 14(Added: Tue Nov 23 1999)

Congress Approves Budget Deal

By ALAN FRAM Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress granted final approval Friday to its grand budget deal with President Clinton and adjourned after a rocky year that began with impeachment, was dominated by gridlock but ended in cooperation. By 74-24, the Senate sent Clinton a mammo(Added: Sat Nov 20 1999)

Congress OKs Clearer Contest Rules

By CASSANDRA BURRELL Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Sweepstakes sponsors would be barred from implying that buying products can increase entrants' chances of winning big prizes under legislation the Senate passed and sent to President Clinton. The bill, approved by voice vote, was amon(Added: Sat Nov 20 1999)

Iranians Hopeful Moderation Remains

By BRIAN MURPHY Associated Press Writer TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - On rooftops in a leafy suburb above the smog, some satellite dishes have come out of hiding. Their owners know it's still illegal to watch foreign broadcasts. There's just not much pressure to maintain the old deceptions such as conceali(Added: Sat Nov 20 1999)
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