Officials Wary Of Virginia Hospital Deregulation
A Virginia General Assembly panel considers letting specialized clinics operate independently of hospitals and letting smaller hospitals offer open heart surgery. Proponents say more competition lowers costs and raises quality, while hospital leaders warn deregulation may devastate community hospitals and leave uninsured residents without care. The legislature previously approved Certificates of Public Need. See HOSPITAL, Page 9.
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Health care market place shows unfair competition risk
Quote from H. Carter Melton of RMH states the health care market place does not operate like a normal market and that community hospitals are vulnerable to unfair competition.
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Supreme Court Tackle Florida Recount Amid Election Dispute
Nine U S Supreme Court justices heard Florida recount questions as the state high court denied a new election in Palm Beach County over the butterfly ballot. Gore advisers urged a fresh tally while the fate of Bush’s victory teetered on potential recounts and legal action.
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Pinochet Faces Kidnapping Charges in Chile
Former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet faces kidnapping charges in Chile. The article lists several named individuals with ages and hometowns, including Edward Rodriguez-Berriz from Oakland and Shirley Fellows from Mount Jackson. Page 12.
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Anna L. Shull
Justices Split Over Florida Ballot Recount Intervention
Supreme Court justices questioned lawyers in a divided debate over whether to overturn hand counted Florida ballots. The Florida Supreme Court had allowed more time for manual recounts, a move critics say complicates the path for Gore to overtake Bush. The Court’s 90 minute session drew Gore’s children, lawmakers, and many spectators.
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Accused Teacher Barnett To Teach In Staunton
Staunton fourth grade teacher Don Barnett will return to Thomas W. Dixon Elementary in January after the school board reinstated him from 18 months on paid administrative leave. Superintendent Harry Lunsford said Barnett resumes Jan 16, 2001, with the second grading period starting that day. A hearing officer later reversed a social services ruling that had affected counts against him.
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Harrisonburg electric chief warns of upcoming rate shocks
The head of the Harrisonburg Electric Commission warns Shenandoah Valley electricity users that power rates may surge when HEC's current contract with Virginia Power Company expires in under four years. The official cautions uncertainty remains as negotiations proceed with the utility.
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HEC reassures consumers on deregulation path and contracts
Mike York, HEC general manager, says the agency will watch rates and renegotiate with Virginia Power as deregulation begins. Virginia’s Deregulation Act starts in 2002 with a six year transition, capping base rates and allowing new supplier deals. California’s price shocks prompt Virginia to review and adjust as needed.
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Panel Backs Measure To Save Cons DNA
A Virginia legislative advisory panel endorsed a measure to automatically store DNA evidence from convicts behind bars to allow later testing for exoneration. Debate focused on procedures for how inmates could have evidence tested, touching on a potential 21 day rule and ex post facto concerns. Chairman Sen Kenneth Stolle urged caution amid strong legislative unity on reform.
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Farm Workers May Get Legal Status in Compromise Plan
Washington negotiators unveil a plan allowing up to 1 million illegal farm workers to stay and perhaps 1 million more foreign workers temporarily through a expanded visa program. Backers call it a first fix to a broken system while opponents warn of amnesty and veto risks.
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