The risks of U.S. aid

By Ignacio Gómez G.

WASHINGTON, February 27, 2000 — Members of the U.S. Congress are concerned that military aid to Colombia could be used to violate human righ

Excerpts from this story referencing "Independence Day":

"… hington on July 20, 1997, while in Bogotá Ernesto Samper presided over an Independence Day military parade marked by the absence of any military commander with him o …"

"… ces and other members of the military high command had celebrated National Independence Day instead at the Army Special Forces School, built by U.S. Special Forces at …"

"… e diplomatic, military and humanitarian events that took place during that Independence Day in San José del Guaviare, Mapiripán, Bogotá and Washington.Based on thi …"

"… , but the Solic does not acknowledge any of them ended during the National Independence Day commemoration. …"

Congress sifts competing measures on campaign finance reform

By Marianne Holt

WASHINGTON, June 27, 2000 — On June 8, the Senate passed an amendment by Senator John McCain, R-Ariz., that would force currently invisible

Excerpts from this story referencing "Independence Day":

"… epublican leadership promised a vote on campaign finance reform before the Independence Day recess. Leaders also announced that a Republican campaign finance bill wou …"

Traveling on the Abramoff plan

By Steve Henn

Dozens of members of Congress have accepted trips from non-profits with registered lobbyists on their boards

Excerpts from this story referencing "Independence Day":

"… isted a lobbying firm, Campbell Crane and Associates, as the sponsor of an Independence Day trip to Cape Cod. Enzi revised his form to show the sponsor was the Invest …"

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Fewer auto closings reduce US unemployment claims

By The Associated Press

US unemployment benefit applications fall to 350,000, lowest in 4 years; drop may be temporary

Excerpts from this story referencing "Independence Day":

"… od a year ago. Sales of new vehicles surged in June. Automakers also began Independence Day promotions early, lifting sales at the end of the month. The …"