A fair-weather friend? Bill Clinton still must prove himself to America's blacks

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Eighty-two percent of African Americans voted for Pres Clinton in the 1992 presidential election. However, many blacks are expressing reservations about Clinton's performance. They are unhappy with the lack of funding for the inner cities and his reluctance to take a strong stand on civil rights.

Political activity, African Americans, Race relations

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America's top cop: vice still thrives in Miami, where the new U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno cut her teeth

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The social programs designed by Janet Reno to change the conditions that created a climbing crime wave in Miami, FL, when she served as chief prosecutor have been effective to a certain degree. Reno hopes to implement similar programs, but should improve their effectiveness.

United States. Department of Justice, Social policy, Political aspects, Crime prevention, Reno, Janet

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Clinton's teach-in: a two-day seminar on what ails America leaves tough choices for the new president

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Clinton's two-day seminar in Arkansas brought together more than 300 economic experts to discuss the direction and state of the US economy. Economic ties with Canada were not addressed despite the $200 billion trade relationship. Other issues are described.

Evaluation, Economic policy, United States economic conditions

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