NPR's Edward Lifson reports from Germany on a ground-breaking ceremony that brings a little closer the government move from Bonn to Berlin. Despite opposition, the German government is plowing ahead. It has persuaded some ministries to move into existing buildings, but is also proceeding with new construction. Today, Chancellor Kohl broke ground for a new chancellory building. The target date for the government move is the end of 1999.
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