Hurricane Luis Gathers Speed To Caribbean Watch Issued
Hurricane Luis strengthens in the open Atlantic moving west at 14 mph and could strike the Caribbean within two days. A hurricane watch is issued for Antigua Barbuda St. Kitts Nevis and Montserrat. In other brief items a couple rescues a dog from the James River Bridge in Newport News Va and AFL CIO President Donahue urges not to challenge Clinton in 1996 amid Jackson speculation. Tamil rebels demand strict terms for Iris Moana ferry hostages as Sri Lanka reports missing sailors. Multiple wire services.
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Scams Drain Millions From Welfare Disability Programs
Congressional investigators and a senator accuse the Social Security Administration of failing to curb middlemen who coach immigrants to feign mental illness and provide false medical histories to obtain Supplemental Security Income benefits. GAO says scams by these middlemen drain millions from the federal cash welfare program.
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GAO flags SSI fraud amid rising immigrant claims
Senate aging chair Bill Cohen charges widespread abuse by drug addicts and middlemen in the SSI program. GAO notes Social Security plans some fraud controls but could do more. Legal immigrants on SSI rose from 45,000 in 1983 to 267,000 in 1993 while citizen recipients grew from 2.3 million to 4.2 million.
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Delegates urged focus on issues at Beijing conference
Donna Shalala urged attendees to ignore security complaints and push ahead with women’s rights. Police presence drew protests from NGO forum leaders who sought mediation as authorities pledged to reduce shadowing and intimidation outside Beijing.
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Powell passed on CIA post and white House roles
In his new memoir Powell states he declined President Bush’s offer to head the CIA in 1988 and refused potential bids as Bush sought a running mate and as secretary of state for Clinton. Newsweek cites the 613 page My American Journey. White House officials did not dispute the claims.
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NAFTA Promise Falls Short On Jobs And Exports Study
A Public Citizen study finds 89 percent of 66 firms reported little progress toward pre pact job and export targets in the first 20 months of NAFTA. Commerce Secretary Ron Brown disputes the findings citing positive effects on U S jobs and exports amid Mexico's economic woes complicating assessment.
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Well-Rounded Club draws crowds with big women appeal
Tony Fratus recalls his first visit to The Well-Rounded Club where ads promised big beautiful gals. Founders say the group, three years old, aims to empower plus size women and connect them with men who value personality over wealth or height.
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