Senate Defeats Move to Raise Minimum Wage by $1
The Senate voted 55 to 44 against a proposal to raise the minimum wage to 6.15 per hour on Jan 1 2000 with a 50 cent increase next year. Iowa senators split with Harkin supporting and Grassley opposing. supporters argued it would aid workers. opponents warned of harm to small businesses and jobs.
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R-Minn
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Regional differences in HMO ratings emerge in national survey
The National Committee for Quality Assurance released ratings showing wide variation in patient satisfaction and care quality across U S HMOs. New England plans scored best overall though regional gaps and plan-to-plan differences persist, with limited consumer access to the data.
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Hmos
New England
National Committee For Quality Assurance
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