Weather service warns cuts threaten public safety
Washington Post reports a $40 million National Weather Service shortfall cited by four senior officials and a group of past presidents of the American Meteorological Society. They warn reductions could delay warnings for storms and hazards. NOAA rejects claims, says no layups and safety remains prioritized. A memo from four Friday deputies notes two near misses and stresses risk from maintenance lapses and a February Coast Guard incident along with a separate January crop loss.
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Clinton
Congress
D. James Baker
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NOAA
Weather Service
Elbert Friday Jr
Coast Guard
Washington State
Uays
Florida
Grandma who helped Heaven's Gate defends group's death
Lorraine Wilber, 78, a former Heaven's Gate member described as “grandma” to followers, defends the group's mass death decision. She says she helped found the group, kept in contact with leader Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Nettles, and recalls her daughter Judi Rowland among the deceased.
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Heaven’s Gate
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California
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Ventura County Star
Heaven’s Gate Group
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Bonnie Nettles
Nettles
Camarillo
Heaven's Gate members drew disability benefits before deaths
Social Security records show two Heaven's Gate members in the Detroit and Texas areas collected disability payments. Alphonzo Foster received $890 monthly for manic disorder since December 1988. Robert Arancio collected $626 monthly for schizophrenia from January 1995 to September 1996.
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Heaven’s Gate
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Leslie Walker
Social Security Administration
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Walker
Heaven
Congress Falls Short as GOP Pace Frustrates Democrats
Democrats and Republicans fault the slow start of the 1995 session as House Republicans under Newt Gingrich face criticism for delaying hearings on budget balance, education, and campaign finance reform. Democrats cite few hearings despite 60 roll calls this year, contrasting with 271 votes by this point two years ago.
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Dick Armey
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Congress
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GOP
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