White House readies Medicare overhaul pitch plan
President Clinton plans a public relations push for a still secret Medicare overhaul including a prescription drug benefit. Health Secretary Shalala and adviser Sperling will appear on Sunday talk shows to build anticipation. A plan to charge higher premiums for well off beneficiaries was dropped as details remain closely held.
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VMI dismisses top cadet over sex allegations
Virginia Military Institute expelled Jerry Webb II, former regimental commander, after he was accused of seeking sexual favors from three freshmen. School officials said the incident does not indicate a systemic problem and that the women involved are expected to return in the fall.
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Data system triggers fears of Big Brother
Washington Post reports a new federal data monitoring system tracks nearly every working adult by name, SSN, wages, and employment data. Banks and other institutions will search for delinquent parents, enabling wage garnishment and asset freezes, while privacy critics warn of pervasive surveillance and privacy erosion.
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