National poll on gay rights shows support for equal jobs but not marriage
The AP poll of 1,019 adults taken mid June finds 57 percent oppose same sex marriage while 30 percent support it. Men oppose more than women and under 45 show split views. Americans broadly back job equality, with 85 percent supporting gays in the workplace.
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Fowl Mouth Captures Rogue River Rooster Crow Crown
In Rogue River Oregon Fowl Mouth a rooster won the annual crowing contest earning 150 dollars for 80 crows in 30 minutes over 63 birds owner Bob Lynd praised the bird Lynd credits a domed cage for the performance Last year winner Mr Skinhead had 69 crows in 30 minutes The record 112 crows stood since 1978 by White Lightning
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Medicare glitch makes outpatient costs rise for elderly
The New York Times reports a Medicare rule flaw forces beneficiaries to pay 20 percent of hospital charges rather than Medicare approved amounts for outpatient care. Shalala says the share may reach 68 percent by 2000. example patient Marie Lohse paid 1,255 of 6,277 billed. Clinton Administration concedes problem but cannot cap charges.
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