FAA and air traffic controllers reach tentative wage pact
The five year agreement targets hiring to 15,000 controllers within three years and a 2 percent rise in years four and five. It trims supervisors by 30 percent, shifts to a two tier pay and introduces merit based incentives for safe performance at busy airports. Transportation Secretary Slater, FAA chief Garvey, and NATCA president McNally announced the deal.
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Suit claims poor women denied anesthesia during childbirth
LA case alleges seven poor women were denied pain relief during labor when they could not pay the doctor. Attorney says anesthesiologist demanded cash due to Medi Cal underpayment. Woman says she cried in pain. investigators look into Northridge Hospital Medical Center epidural refusal.
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Balancing notrump overcalls in bridge explained
Phillip Alder discusses how one no trump overcall in the balancing position signals a weak hand of about 12 to 14 points, with needs in opener suit and stoppers. He notes the direct overcall shows a hand that could open one no trump and stresses cooperative partner strategy and risk of automatic passes behind balancing notrump.
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Senate battles over tobacco tax cuts and revote threat
Washington lawmakers debated curbing tobacco industry tax breaks with Sen Reed’s advertising limit adopted by voice vote after a tie vote. Sen McCain pledged a revote likely today as Clinton and Lott clashed on the bill. In Boston, Eugenie Garside aged 98 earned a high school diploma, receiving cheers from former classmates and younger tutors.
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