Tax deduction for health insurance gains House approval
The House passed a bill allowing 3.2 million self employed people a 25 percent health insurance deduction retroactively and permanently, funding the benefit by ending a tax break for broadcasters selling stations to minorities. The measure moves to the Senate after a 381 to 44 vote.
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Clinton orders overhaul of U S regulatory process
President Clinton directed a broad revision of the federal regulation system. He ordered agency chiefs to prune the 150000 page Code of Federal Regulations and list unneeded rules by June 1, and urged regulators to partner with business groups and curb inspector counts. He warned against a House freeze and attacked cost benefit mandates as extreme.
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Court to decide gay rights case at Supreme Court
The Supreme Court agreed to rule on whether states can strike down local anti discrimination laws protecting homosexuals. It will review Colorado's 1992 amendment nullifying protections in Denver Boulder and other cities. The decision could shape civil rights nationwide and follow boycott effects on Colorado tourism.
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Baboon marrow to help AIDS patient draws attention
In Atlanta, researchers plan a baboon bone marrow transplant to rebuild the immune system of a terminal AIDS patient. Dr. Suzanne Iidstad leads the experiment presented at an AAAS conference as the team weighs moving ahead after a prior failed attempt.
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