OCR Text |
Show Balanced budget argument is familiar political debate By WALTER R. MEARS bea that support dwindles And that would put the dispute when people are asked whether back where it started. The political they would accept Sociai Security impact was evidentin the hneup of votes in 1995, when six Democrats paign exhibit, the balanced budget reductions as part of the effort the amendment fell one who supported a 1994 balanced amendment to the Constitution is a voteWhen short of approval 14 months budget amendmentvoted no, while Republican replay — a popular three who are running for new reptBy clearline between ago. Doie reversed his own vote to terms in 1996 switched in the othn. 8 aggressive support say no-—a parliamentary ploythat er direction, voting for the amendand President Clinton’s Opposition. ment But there's also campaign grist Clinton puts his emphasis on a for Democrats who can revive seven-year plan to balance the their contention that the amendbudget step by step, a Republican gave him the right to revive it for ment would put Social Security funds at risk of being tapped for an immediate vote without delay goal he embraced fate, but heartily, | AP Special Correspondent | WASHINGTON — Asa cam- the spending curbs needed to meet a constitutional guarantee. or amendment. The pian was to force another compromise route aroundthat high- Republicans figuring that it would Clinton wentat the budget issue from another direction Wednesday, saying Republican leaders ought to resume negotiations on a plan for balance by 2002. He said he would sign the Republican-sponsored repeal of ing point and also in his broader effort to demonstrate that he can get things done. But circumstances have Dole has been looking for a roll call in campaign season, risk issue, but Democrats want a give them an issue whatever the straight guarantee to put Social outcome. For Dole, the nomineeSecurity off limits, effective with to-be against Clinton, winning the the amendment — not phased in balanced budget amendment now later as Republicans had suggested. would be a major boost, as a talk- the 4.3 cent-a-gallon gas tax increase he pushed through in 1993, and that he is striving for a balanced budget plan without “poisonpill” cuts really intended to draw vetoes. Dole then challenged him to support the constitutional amendment, saying that since he talks about balancing the budget he ought to be for that step, already oved in the House i¢ amendment, overwhelmingly favored in the public opinion polls, has become shorthand for curbs in federal spending and balanced budgets. But the polls also with caveats about where and how muchto cut spending. That's about the timetable that would be set by the amendment. But the budget wouldstil! have to be balanced the same way, with spending curbs and tax changestogradually eliminate deficits. The president told a news conference that he and Republican leaders had been close to agreement on a seven-year plan without what he characterized as sharp changed to the point where Dole reductions in medical care and other programsthat led him to veto a concedes the 1995 version would be defeated were it put up again without change. Based on current positions, he would be two votes short of the two-thirds majority required on constitutional amendments. So the shortcut tactic of reconsidering the 1995 vote presumably wouldn't work to get the amendment through, only to make the record. Unless there is a compromise settlement that gains the votes for approval, Republicans could opt for the latter course, and blame the Democrats. They would, of course, counter that they had acted to protect Social Security funds from budgetraids. Why Pay Full 1995 GOPversion. He came late to the seven-year goal, but now champions it and says the Republicans are the ones who stopped negotiating. “If we want a balanced budget, pass it without the poison pill of cutting education or the environment,” Clinton said. “Why don’t they want to come back and sit down and work together and come up with a bal- anced budget?” Clinton asked “Once we have an agreed-upon balanced budget nobody will ever be debating this again.” History telis otherwise, even as it replays. Price When You Can Save meas partment Store Bt ULAR PRICES f Save $17 To$250n ON /& Women’sPRO-KeEps \. Babes Several 5-week-old piglets dip their snouts after a snack earlier this week at “Pig Heaven,” as the sign outside their pen states. The Yorkshire By JEFFREY GOLD Associated Press Writer NEWARK,N.J. — It wasa deal that took the former king of discountelectronics years to make Eddie Antar, the founder of “Crazy Eddie” electronics, admit ted this week to masterminding one of the country’s largest stock frauds in a plea bargain that could have him outof prisonin less than three years. Defense lawyer John J. Baarry said Antar agreed to the plea “to geton with his life.” “It was never a question on Eddie’s part that he accepted responsibility on his part,” Barry said. He said Antar had agreed to plead guilty before his trial in 1993, but that government prose cutors scrapped the plan when one Antar brother on trial, Allen. backed out. Harbor, Wash Allen, 46, was acquitted, but Eddie and another brother Mitchell, were convicted. The guilty verdicts were overturned aae 1995, but Antar wh overseas and was a fug wo years after he first accused — was denied and has remained at a federa fed prison Antar, 48, Wednesday to a si racketeering cons; y t is oe | with federal pre uld serve between five years and 10 months and seven years and three months in prison as determined by U.S. District Judge Harold A. Ackerman Antar will get credit for the nearly four years he has spent in custody. If h s the lowest possible term, he could be reteasedin less thanthree years He was arrested in’ dsrael in 1992, two years after fleeing the United States as federal regulators moved to seize alleged illegal profits in the tens of millions of jollars. Trial evidence showed he traversed the globe using fake names 2and passports, living off of ons stashed in overseas accounts. Antar admitted overseeing hemes to inflate inventory, backinvoi nd attribute wholesales to retail stores. The maneuvers made the company appear to be doing better than it was in order to increase the value ts stock, much of which he held old at nearly top dollar. The schem: st investors $80 millon Negotiations on the amountof restitution continue with prosecutors and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Barry said. curl ONVENINCY. wer stripe logo and more. Women's's sizes 5-9, medium width; sizes and pery. $4 CLOSEOUT and Dave Knecht of Peacock Hill Road in Gig ‘Crazy Eddie’ founder pleads guilty Canvas “Court Kings” witliteinfdfced toe and bumper,translucentcrepe soles and cushioned latex A insoleis available in white only. Or, choose “Slug” style with ecru or black/white hopsack fabric, lug soles, reinforced ribbed toe bumper, authentic RETAIL $32 to $40 piglets, four ofa litter of 11, belong to Alex, Pam PAIR Some children’s sizes 34% available; seldetiontbories Save $25 ON SAVE $45 AND $65 24% LEAD CRYSTAL ON KIMONO OR Mouthblewn, handcut and classicallydesigned in Europe by one of the most well-known bi, wed selection is 66% to 81° off regular prices for only HURRICANE LAMPS y SHAWL ROBES one day! ae‘I or kimonostyle crystal makers. Approximately 9" high;cuts vary. Gre f,Z ae velour or terry robes ere ximately 48"Lin assorted shion hues (white, ecru or RETAIL $40 CLOSEOUT $14.99 EACH PER MONTH fin styles not included). Styles and colors vary. Includes 120 Minutes of RETAIL $60 and $80 Evening and Weekend CLOSEOUT $19.99 AT&T GO PHONE SAVE $20 ON SILVERPLATED GRAPE DESIGN VANITY TRAYS Last! Compete Cectutar Pacnace includes: @ AT&T 3812 Phone @ Overnight Charger @ Rechargeable Battery @ 95 Minutes Taik Time anizationalessential with mirrored tray and richly embossed silverplated handles. From a famous maker;8°W x 18#"L. Save 57% off regular on this RETAIL $35 CLOSEOUT $14.99 Calling Each Month! NWTa re yue Design Vanity Tray RETAIL 28 CLOSEOUT §9.99 SAVE $20 ON 24% Leap Crystat CLocks @ 22 Hour Stand By Esteemed ave maker'skenga “flower and py discounted! Fa cerye is in has quartz movement, Batterynot epee| RETAIL$35 CLOSEOUT $14.99 Cliesday Mornin) 99+ [Doseries wiles Visit our new home page: httpo www. tuesdaymoming.com Greve 50%15 80% OFF EVERRTING Orem Plaza State St. Shopping Center, 149 M. State8t., Ste, 1007, 221-5152 SKU # 2644959 ween ieee useedsze? = wo we = Se a Séturday, May 11, 1996 THE DAILY HERALD, Provo, Utah — Page AS Are c Site Umea comet mine sennareeeeeE Ras ACRWCe One by orw mabe cherie? ete eer 7 ays of pata. teal NOUNT 82 Ua oe Ce tae in: boop Payson ek samenae ee | SERwaited Ge artrequredfr purse anc ayston Pore > +O A ated wie 7 days of purchase "2 month seweocommémert withtne toBarlyermmaton Seefr _—~ - a . “ . |