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President Clinton is set to embark on a two-day Midwest trip, where he will meet with Rep. Jim Slattery, a key undecided House member concerned about the effects of his healthcare reform plan on small businesses. Slattery, who is leaving the House to run for governor of Kansas, has expressed
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President Clinton's health reform plan continues to face challenges in the House of Representatives, with the Ways and Means Subcommittee retaining two of his most important goals: employer-based financing and cost controls. The subcommittee has proposed modifications to the plan, including the elimination of the purchasing alliance and
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President Clinton addressed a range of critical issues during a press conference in Miami, including a reformation of the US health care system, developments on North Korea, and immigration policies. He emphasized the need for immediate action on health care reform, particularly in addressing the issue of 39 million people
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Following the signing of agreements on March 18, 1994, US President Bill Clinton met with Bosnia-Herzegovina's President Alija Izetbegovic to discuss subsequent courses of action. The two leaders engaged in a productive dialogue, with the US committing to provide economic assistance for the country's reconstruction and
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The debate over the Clinton health care reform plan's impact on small businesses heated up today, with some owners welcoming the proposal and others vehemently opposing it. At a White House event, President Clinton invited 13 small business owners to discuss the plan's potential benefits for
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President Clinton met with a group of small business owners to discuss his health care reform plan, assuring them that the proposal would benefit them on balance. He acknowledged concerns that some small businesses would pay more under the plan, but pointed to the creation of state-based alliances that would
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President Bill Clinton and Georgian Parliament Chairman Eduard Shevardnadze emphasized the importance of strengthening relations between their countries, reaffirming support for democracy and economic freedom, and agreeing to work towards a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Georgia's Abkhaz region. The two leaders committed to accelerate the building
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The US government has sought to formalize the existing maritime boundaries between its territories and the UK in the Caribbean through two treaties. On March 9, 1994, President Bill Clinton transmitted these agreements to the Senate for ratification. The treaties establish boundaries between the US Virgin Islands and Anguilla, and
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President Bill Clinton issued a proclamation amending the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) to include Ukraine in the list of countries eligible for GSP treatment. This decision was made in accordance with the provisions of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended. Clinton stated that Ukraine has met the eligibility
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US President Bill Clinton and Ukrainian President Leonid Kravchuk met on March 4, 1994, in Washington, D.C., marking the beginning of a new era in US-Ukraine relations. The joint declaration, signed by the two leaders, emphasizes the importance of trust, mutual respect, and cooperation between the two nations. The
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President Bill Clinton visited Groton, CT, to discuss pressing issues affecting the state and the nation, including health care. He expressed gratitude for the community's support during his personal and political challenges. The President underscored the importance of continuing to tackle domestic and international challenges, including welfare reform
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As the healthcare reform proposal faces legislative scrutiny, President Bill Clinton remains confident that a comprehensive evaluation will ultimately boost its chances of passage. Despite reports of skepticism from Chairman Pete Stark, Pres. Clinton considers Stark an ally due to his advocacy for universal coverage, despite their differing views on
