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Clinton proposes budget plan
WASHINGTON - With a bow to history, President Clinton unveiled yesterday the first balanced budget proposal in 30 years, sending Congress a $1.7 trillion federal spending plan that projects a decade's worth of budget surpluses.
Declaring an end to ''an era of exploding deficits," Clinton forecasted a $9.5 billion surplus for fiscal 1999, which begins Oct. 1, and steadily growing surpluses that would add up to $1.1 trillion 10 years from now.
Journalists draw crowd at 'U'
More than 500 people packed the Michigan League Ballroom yesterday to hear journalists, including Mike Wallace, Charles Gibson, John Hockenberry and P.J. O'Rourke, speak at the "Diversity and the News" forum.
Professional journalists, college students, high school journalism students, professors and concerned citizens were among those who attended the eight-hour program.
SACUA elects new faculty chairs
In an informal and uncontested election yesterday, William Ensminger, an internal medicine professor, and Barbara MacAdam, the University's head of educational and informational services, were elected chair and vice chair, respectively, of the Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs, the faculty's advising committee.
Talks continue in Iraqi standoff
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - With the United States pressing for support for a possible military strike, Russia, France and Islamic leaders were rushing envoys to Iraq yesterday to push for a peaceful end to the standoff over U.N. weapons inspections.
Faculty debate use of race in admissions
Vice Provost for Academic and Multicultural Affairs Lester Monts detailed the University's admissions policy in front of the Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs, the faculty advisory committee, while refuting a study condcuted by the Center for Equal Opportunity.
Students plan for one week of spring break fun
With spring break just around the corner, advertisements for cruises and travel packages with catchy phrases such as "Great beaches and night life" and "Free beer all week!" are popping up all across campus.
Students have already started thinking about a whole week without classes, and are making plans that include vacationing, relaxing, volunteering and even working.
FBI investigates link between bombings
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - The FBI said yesterday it is investigating letters claiming the fatal bomb at a Birmingham abortion clinic was orchestrated by the "Army of God," the same group that said it bombed an abortion clinic and gay nightclub in Atlanta last year.
Around the Nation: Texas denies killer's bid for clemency
AUSTIN, Texas - A state board unanimously rejected Karla Tucker's bid for clemency yesterday, leaving only the Supreme Court and the governor with the power to halt the pickax killer's scheduled execution today.
Despite pleas of mercy, including from Pope John Paul II, the gruesome nature of her crime left the Board of Pardons and Paroles with no qualms, the chair said. They turned down Tucker 16-0, with two members abstaining.
Around the World: Saudis condemn Hussein's behavior
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - After six hours of talks in a luxurious desert encampment, Secretary of State Madeleine Albright announced yesterday that the Saudis have agreed with the United States that Iraqi President Saddam Hussein's "lawless behavior" could provoke "grave consequences" if he does not cede to diplomatic efforts and comply with an international disarmament regime.
LSA faculty to support department groups
LSA faculty members said they want more academic activity from undergraduate student groups, and they want the individual departments of the college to make it happen.
During the past year, the Joint Faculty-Student Policy Committee has been studying undergraduate student department clubs, such as the Undergraduate English Association and the Students of Biology club. The committe presented its report during the LSA faculty meeting yesterday.
Suspects arrested for mugging
An assailant attempted to rob a Pizza House delivery person early Saturday morning, marking the third attack on a pizza driver in the past three weeks.
Ann Arbor Police Department officials said the incident, which occurred outside the Mary Markley Residence Hall, was a copycat mugging.
Engler funds skilled-job training
DETROIT (AP) - Gov. John Engler announced a $50 million program yesterday to train more people in building and other skilled trades needed to feed the state's booming construction and high-tech industries.
The governor's plan calls for 10,000 scholarships for people who enroll in technical-training programs at the junior college level. The program will provide up to $2,000 for each of the state's technical programs.
Women's Health Program acclaimed
Excellence is no stranger to the University Health System, a program that prides itself on being among the leaders and the best in health care.
True to the University's winning tradition, the Women's Health Program was recognized as a National Center of Excellence in women's health last November by the U.S. Public Health Service's Office on Women's Health.
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Software companies cater to girl market
Nora Onley, a 10-year-old who lives in Takoma Park, Md., has blown up her share of aliens. She has conquered the universe, blasted the bad guys to smithereens and earned the high score on several computer games.
Despite these victories, her view of standard shoot-'em-up software like Doom, Duke Nukem and Quake can be summed up this way: "BOR-ing," she declared.
Dual degrees offer variety, flexibility
Students who can't decide on a single concentration or choose a favorite between competing fields of study are opting to go the extra mile and major in two disciplines.
Two options are available for students interested in pursuing two different fields at the University - choose one concentration or enroll in two schools within the University. Although the later option takes longer, some students are willing to do the extra work.
IASA changes election process, votes on officers
The Indian American Student Association, which held its annual executive board elections last week, changed its election process this year in an effort to increase voter participation and turnout.
The elections began last Monday with speeches from all of the candidates, followed by a question-and-answer session. The elections ended Saturday with an election ball and final speeches by the candidates. More than 300 people attended the final event.
Candidates file campaign expense reports
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Assisted suicide advocate Geoffrey Fieger has bankrolled his Democratic run for governor with a $1 million promissory note, according to campaign reports filed yesterday.
Fieger said he's been out making quite a few speeches to Democratic groups, and plans a serious campaign.
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