Congressional wage hike fight centers on who benefits
The Washington Post reports a partisan clash over President Clinton's 90 cent minimum wage rise to 5.15 per hour. Proponents and opponents dispute beneficiary profiles, but BLS data show about 9.7 million workers would gain, with 57 percent part time and many under 25. Estimates of sole breadwinners vary between 8.5 and 38.8 percent.
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Death of a Child Flier Spurs Debate Over Young Pilots
In Plainville Connecticut a program called Cloud Chasers trains youths ages 12 to 14 to fly with dual control planes and instructors from Robertson Airport. After Jessica Dubroff's recent death, three Connecticut senators urged a ban on under 16s operating aircraft, a measure now under Senate consideration.
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Danbury
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Enfield
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Swedish Weight Loss Surprises Researchers
Swedish diet pill Banta developed by Vita Source with U S government help claims fat burning appetite reduction and lean muscle gain. Consumers Gary F from Santa Barbara and Thomas S of San Diego report rapid weight loss and energy gains. Vita Source official praises overwhelming consumer letters and stock shortages at Kmart Pharmacies.
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