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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1998
Page
2
Haitian hospital workers strike at State University Hospital, locking morgue doors as non medical staff demand a 300 percent wage hike. An infant and another baby are found dead and abandoned. officials cite government budget limits while talks continue.
Jurors deadlocked on sentencing Terry Nichols after convicting him of conspiracy and involuntary manslaughter in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. Forewoman criticized the government and FBI conduct, while families denounced the verdict as a setback. Judge Richard Matsch will determine the sentence, potentially life without parole. Debate shifts to state proceedings for possible death penalty.
Senate investigations cost taxpayers over $60 million yearly, with total Senate spending on probes nearing $190 million since 1995. Republicans cite substantial oversight funds, comparing to job training and UNICEF budgets, while noting reporting changes let the public track these costs.
The Congressional Budget Office says the federal deficit era may be over as deficits could drop to 5 billion this year and turn into surpluses starting in 2001, rising to 138 billion by 2008 if current policies stay in place. The report warns deficits could return if policy changes occur.
National B&W accused of conspiring to boost nicotine sales threatens passage of a major tobacco pact. Lawmakers worry immunity for tobacco firms tied to criminal charges could derail the deal worth 368 billion dollars. Rep. Martin Meehan says the agreement may face Republican and Democratic reservations.
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