House OKs abortion curb in Medicaid funds debate
The House narrowly approved a measure allowing states to deny Medicaid funds for abortions to rape or incest victims, a 215-206 vote that underscored religious right influence in the GOP led chamber amid a broad budget-cut bill. President Clinton warned of a veto as lawmakers moved through marathon sessions on cuts to Head Start student aid and other programs.
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Washington
Nita Lowey
D-N.y
Clinton
Newt Gingrich
Bob Livingston
R-La
House Appropriations Committee
House
Corporation For Public Broadcasting
Taste of Iowa beer decision hinges on Kramer
Cedar Rapids council splits 2-2 without Parks Commissioner David Kramer over allowing beer at the Taste of Iowa festival next month. Mayor Serbousek and Safety Commissioner Smith oppose on alcohol on public property while Finance and Streets votes favor. Kramer vacation prevents comment.
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Lyle Hanson
Don Thomas
Kramer
Smith
Serbousek
Effigy Mounds center to undergo $1.5 million renovation
A $1.5 million renovation is planned for the Effigy Mounds visitors center and officials say it should not disrupt most summer activities at the national monument. Details appear on page 1B. Bird dogs require about six weeks of training ahead of the hunting season per trainers. Details on page 5C. Cedar Rapids Jefferson Anamosa and Linn-Mar softball teams lost at the girls state tournament in Fort Dodge with coverage on page 1C.
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Anamosa
Linn-Mar
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Iowa sex offender registry grows rapidly new law under review
About 360 convicted sex offenders are registered in Iowa with projections to reach 1000 in months and 3000 within a year as officials roll out the state registry. The July 1 statute requires reporting, while officials plan a public guide to use of the registry and a future computer system.
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Des Moines
ES Moines
Iowa
Julie Fleming
State Attorney General's Office
Doug Marek
Attorney General's Office
New Jersey
Fleming
Oregon Death with Dignity Act ruled unconstitutional
U S District Judge Michael Hogan blocked Oregon’s voter passed measure to require two doctors diagnosis of terminal illness mental competence and written patient request with two witnesses The decision cited equal protection concerns and potential abuses while opponents praised the ruling as protecting the dying and preventing discrimination
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Oregon
Australia
Northern Territory
Netherlands
Death Toll From Work Fatalities Hits 6,588 in 1994
The Labor Department reports an average of 18 job related deaths per day in 1994. Most victims were men at 90 percent, with highway crashes the leading cause and trucking top among occupations. Homicide was the leading cause for women workers, with robbers targeting retail settings.
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Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Robert Reich
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