Gore vows new era in mental health reform
At a Chev y Chase forum in Maryland Al and Tipper Gore pledges a national mental health overhaul. He calls for insurance coverage for children's services equal to other health benefits and adds 2.5 billion dollars over ten years for outreach and treatment.
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Bush to Delay Texas Execution Over DNA Doubts
Gov. George W. Bush said he is likely to grant Ricky Nolen McGinn a 30 day reprieve if any doubt or exonerating evidence from new DNA tests remains after all appeals. McGinn is set to die for the rape and killing of his stepdaughter. He has exhausted state appeals and awaits federal review.
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Welfare reform program yields stability and more money
A Minnesota family investment program shifted 14 000 welfare cases into work first reform from 1994 to 1998. It raised employment by 35 percent and earnings 23 percent while cutting poverty 68 percent. Domestic violence dropped and marriage rates rose among participants.
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Americans split on rights for gay couples poll
AP poll shows 51 percent oppose gay marriage while 41 percent approve of domestic partnerships granting similar rights. Health insurance 53 percent, Social Security 50 percent, inheritance 56 percent support rights for gay partners. Vermont civil unions law cited as first in nation.
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