Texas leads on patient rights with bold HMO reforms
Molly Ivins notes Texas already passed a strong patients bill of rights allowing lawsuits against HMOs and an appeals process, countering national claims that such laws raise costs or deny care. She cites Texas data, Kaiser figures, and Times reporting to argue the reform has not spurred horrors or higher costs.
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Correction shows performers at Kurtz and Left Bank on Sept 26
The Weekend Calendar incorrectly listed entertainers. Sweet Jimmy performs at Kurtz and Terry McCauley at Left Bank on September 26 correcting the earlier misprint. The Gazette will respond to complaints about accuracy.
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Gazette promotes agriculture with soybean ink recycling drive
The Gazette touts soybean ink and recycled newsprint while urging readers to drop newspapers at City Carton 4250 Sixth St SW or use the nearest recycling site. It lists a weekly rate and mentions AP dispatches and a postmaster notice.
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Falling tree kills environmentalist during protest in California
David Chain, 24, an Earth First! member, was crushed by a falling tree cut by a logger during a protest on private Humboldt County land near Grizzly Creek. Pacific Lumber President John Campbell said the crew was unaware of his presence. Authorities investigate the incident.
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FDA approves once daily AIDS drug Sustiva
Washington AP reports the FDA approved Sustiva EFavirenz as an once daily option for AIDS patients, usable with protease inhibitors. It shows similar effectiveness to Crixivan in a six month trial, costing about $4000 yearly, with aid programs promised.
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Florida frees forgotten convict after 16 years at home
Loretta Randley, 58, was jailed last year for a manslaughter sentence that authorities realized never began 16 years earlier. Her sentence was commuted and she was released to probation at home after living quietly, raising five grandchildren, and avoiding removal due to a bureaucratic mistake.
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Arson at Murray State Dorm Strikes Fatal Blow
A dorm fire at Murray State University in Kentucky killed 19 year old Michael Minger from Niceville Florida and injured 16 others. Investigators say the blaze was arson and police search for a suspect as smoke filled the eight story building on campus. Firefighters rescued several students from windows on the fourth floor where the fire started around 2 30 a m. Authorities note a previous fire on Sunday caused minor damage but have not linked the two incidents.
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