Los Angeles Janitors to vote on strike threat
Thousands of Los Angeles janitors may vote this week to strike as their contracts for cleaning commercial properties in downtown and Century City expire. Union officials say stalled talks with employers could trigger job actions including all night picketing and marches. Nationwide, about 100000 janitors in major cities face upcoming contract expirations.
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Bus Crash Kills Three Children In Georgia Rail Collision
Investigators say a CSX freight train watched helplessly as a school bus sped toward a crossing near the Georgia line. Three children died and five were injured, with two in critical condition. driver Rhonda Cloer has not yet spoken to authorities. The bus was struck at about 60 mph after the train whistle was sounded from 1000 to 620 feet away.
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Maryland Tripp case drains sheriff funds and staffing
Howard County faces a 53 000 emergency funding request after security costs tied to the Linda Tripp wire tapping trial. Sheriff Charles Cave cites 15 000 needed for overtime as deputies logged 12 hour days during December hearings and anticipates further overtime during the upcoming Tripp trial. Art Bell retires again amid abuse allegations, stating his son’s molestation case weighed on him, with his final broadcast set for April 26.
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GOP Proposes Tax Privacy Protections and Reforms
House Republicans plan hearings starting April 11 to consider tax code changes aimed at protecting taxpayer privacy and easing IRS intrusion. The proposal would toughen data access consents for financial institutions, require annual state review of federal data access, and bar audits based on a taxpayer's representative, with costs running into several billion over a decade funded by projected surpluses.
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Clinton pushes energy fix as oil reserves debate widens
President Clinton blast Congress for not renewing authority to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve amid rising gas prices. He urged Speaker Hastert to back a broad energy security plan while OPEC boosts output. Experts split on use of reserves, noting past draws during the Gulf War reduced prices briefly.
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Actor Edward Burns to buy JFK Jr loft in Tribeca
Actor Edward Burns negotiates to purchase John F Kennedy Jr loft in Tribeca for under 2.5 million. The 2400 square foot penthouse, bought by Kennedy in 1994 for 700000, is being sold via Sotheby's sealed bids as Burns seeks board approval.
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Phil Wilke Wire Reports Compilation Summary
A compact overview compiled by Phil Wilke from Wires Reports detailing a sequence of concise news briefs and wire dispatch highlights. The items cover multiple topics, including events, people, and places referenced in the collected wire copy.
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