Convictions in Chicago child endangerment case of 18 siblings
In Chicago five mothers and one father were convicted of child endangerment and neglect after police found 18 children living in squalor in a roach infested apartment. Each parent faces up to one year in prison and fines up to 1000 dollars plus two years of probation.
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U.S. to seek U.N. action against Haiti
The Clinton administration will ask the United Nations to impose a broad embargo on Haiti, restricting all but food and humanitarian aid as part of a policy shift. The move follows mutual criticism over Aristide’s ouster and amid protests by U.S. lawmakers and harsh remarks from Aristide.
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House approves 28 billion tough on crime bill
The House passed a 28 billion get tough on crime bill by 285 to 141. It would expand federal death penalty eligibility and seek life terms for three time violent and drug offenders. Negotiators aim to merge with a 22 billion Senate version as support from both parties appears sizable.
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Senate OKs expansion of Head Start program
The Senate approved a major expansion of Head Start to begin with prenatal care and parenting education, adding about 20 000 families. The bill would allow local programs to expand services or operate year round, currently run September to May. A separate school to work program also cleared by voice vote, with House action pending.
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