New York Democrats head to runoff after Sept 11 primary
In a New York City Democratic primary delayed by the World Trade Center attacks, Fernando Ferrer and Mark Green advance to an Oct 11 runoff while Bloomberg dominates the Republican side. Ferrer leads Green with about 36 to 31 percent as 87 percent of precincts report. Bloomberg wins 72 percent of GOP votes.
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Rising hospital costs push up health care payments
A Washington study shows health care costs rose 7.2 percent in 2000, with hospital bills and drug prices driving the surge. Premiums climbed 11 percent as insurers seek profits amid tighter competition and tiered drug plans. Hospitals’ restraint on beds and new technologies also fuel higher costs.
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Emmy Awards to be toned down after Sept. 11 attacks
Los Angeles organizers say the ceremony will reflect the nation’s somber mood with scaled back red carpets and understated attire. Don Mischer, executive producer, says it will be different from past shows while Walter Cronkite will open the program on October 7, delayed three weeks.
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