Clinton Proclaims Seven New National Monuments
President Clinton, in a White House ceremony, created seven new national monuments across Montana California Arizona New Mexico Idaho and the Caribbean protecting more than one million acres as he prepares a farewell address. Surgeon General David Satcher released a report linking violent TV to increased youth aggression, prompting calls to curb media violence. The Supreme Court ruled that sexually violent predators can be detained indefinitely with no right to challenge confinement. Leonard Woodcock, former UAW president and U.S. ambassador to China, died at 89 in Ann Arbor Michigan.
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Truck rams California Capitol in fiery crash
A tractor trailer crashed into the California State Capitol in Sacramento killing the driver and igniting a large explosion. Authorities investigated whether the crash was deliberate, with reports naming Mike Bowers, a 37 year old parolee with a grudge against Gov. Gray Davis. No other injuries were reported.
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Study Finds Doctors Spend More Time With Patients
A national study based on surveys of doctors and staffs analyzed over 200000 visits across a decade. Average visit length rose from 16 to 18 minutes 1989 to 1998 and to about 21 minutes in later AMA surveys.
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Farm income to decline 10 percent this year
USDA projects net farm income dropping to 41.3 billion this year if Congress does not approve new multibillion-dollar aid. Last year’s 45.4 billion included 8 billion in emergency support. average 1990s income was 45.3 billion. Agriculture Secretary Glickman said another aid package will be needed.
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