GM pension plan to get $10 billion funding boost
Labor Department says General Motors will spend about 10 billion dollars to bolster its underfunded main pension, with a six billion dollar stock contribution and four billion in cash, protecting 600,000 hourly workers and retirees. Senator Gramm says he would oppose using taxpayer money for abortions but would not seek a constitutional amendment. Panetta criticizes the tabloid climate after Clinton names John Deutch as CIA director candidate and rifles through nomination missteps. A national report finds college enrollment gaps persist for Blacks and Latinos versus whites. details show percentages and degree shares. Astronomers capture 12 ultraviolet images of the waxing Moon from Endeavour, overcoming focus challenges.
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Experimental drug saves infant in New York report
Helen Morawski’s premature baby Elizabeth fought infections for 10 months at Stony Brook University Medical Center. An experimental French drug Syneroid, given under compassionate-use, saved Liz as antibiotic resistance grows. Experts caution resistance will arise, but drug can buy time for new therapies while EU use expands.
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Salinas leaves Mexico for the United States
Former Mexican leader Carlos Salinas de Gor tari reportedly left Mexico with his family after his brother Raul’s arrest in a high profile ruling party murder case. La Jornada suggested he may settle in Boston while Proceso tied the move to a pact with President Zedillo to pursue academic work.
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Secretary of State Christopher Drops Out of Iran Contract Review
Secretary of State Warren Christopher withdraws from the Clinton administration's review of a Conoco Iran deal after learning the firm representing Conoco hires his former law firm O'Melveny & Myers. He remains engaged in Iran policy while in the Middle East pushing Palestinian self rule and broader talks.
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Woman postpones cancer treatment to have baby
Clementina Geraci a three month pregnant mother faced two choices after cancer spread. She chose less hazardous drugs to carry Dylan to term, giving birth before her death at 34. Dylan slept at his mother's funeral as friends remembered her fiery spirit and devotion to family.
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Hospital acknowledges second death after ventilator error
In Tampa the same University Community Hospital linked to a surgeon removing the wrong leg reports another error. A 77 year old man, Leo Alfonso, died March 3 after a respiratory technician removed his ventilator. The worker, suspended, failed to verify identity. The hospital cited a prior miscommunication in the earlier amputation case.
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