Breyer nomination approved by Senate Judiciary Committee
Stephen Breyer won a favorable vote from the Senate Judiciary Committee with all members backing his Supreme Court nomination. The Boston judge is expected to be confirmed by the full Senate within days, succeeding Justice Harry Blackmun.
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Study finds too many specialists
Research from Johns Hopkins projects a significant future surplus of medical specialists as health care moves toward primary care driven networks. By 2000 the U S will have about 376 000 specialists for a need of 225 000 and a total physician pool near 550 000 by century end, with emphasis urged on family and community medicine to meet societal needs.
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Israel weighs interfaith plan to govern Jerusalem holy sites
Israel seeks an interfaith administration for the Old City and sacred sites to share control with Christians and Muslims. Diplomats say Vatican, Jordan, and Morocco show interest while Palestinians warn the move undermines their bid for East Jerusalem as a Palestinian capital. King Hussein’s remarks are noted as potential influence in future talks.
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Reich warns 8 million workers face pension shortfalls
Secretary of Labor Robert Reich told Congress that at least eight million workers risk losing all or part of their pensions as employers fall behind on funding. He urged legislation to end broken promises, noting the crisis centers on steel auto rubber and airline industries once powerful but now less profitable.
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Blood tests on Bronco fail to show victims' DNA
Preliminary tests report blood stains on O J Simpson's Ford Bronco do not reveal victims' blood. DNA results indicate the blood matches Simpson's, potentially hampering the prosecution. Lawyer John Burris notes a weaker link between crime scene and defendant could hurt the case.
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