Hillary Clinton urged patience on health reform role
Our view argues for patience as Hillary Clinton leads a task force on national health care reform with a May 3 deadline slipping. The piece notes mixed public sentiment, her personal challenges, and the need to do the job right rather than rush. It praises her work and calls for understanding of her evolving role.
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Cuban American prosecutor hints at crackdown on Castro regime
A Miami based U S attorney Roberto Martinez could seek a grand jury indictment labeling Fidel Castro's government a drug trafficking enterprise with Raul Castro and 15 senior officials named as co conspirators The piece notes Castro denies links and warns indictments prove only accusations while geopolitical factors influence action
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Letters to the Editor defend Rudnick on ethics opinion
A longtime friend responds to Dr. Thomas Jackson's March letter defending Rep. Irene Rudnick. The piece details Rudnick seeking a State Ethics Commission ruling on Michael Anaclerio's recreation bond vote, cites publication errors, and argues about bidding by Robinson-Humphrey. It urges reading statutory sections and contends Rudnick acts on constituent requests despite politics.
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Cuomo Declines Clinton Supreme Court Option
The article notes Mario Cuomo publicly dismisses interest in the Supreme Court seat as President Clinton weighs nominees. It argues Cuomo’s image as a liberal counterweight was overestimated and stresses Clinton’s need for a uncontroversial pick amid health care reform debates.
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Gridlock and pride stall Clinton on Capitol Hill
Washington columnist Sandy Grady notes the return of gridlock and posturing in the Senate as Clinton faces a unified GOP push and televised filibusters. He highlights the budget showdown, admin ego battles, and the potential impact on health care and reforms, contrasting past momentum with today’s stalemate.
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Congress moves to require inclusion of women in NIH studies
The NIH would require inclusion of women and minorities in federally funded clinical trials unless a scientific reason justifies exclusion. Critics warn broader studies raise costs and extend timelines, but supporters say political correctness should not distort science and broader research could save healthcare dollars. Editorial by Myriam Marquez.
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