Senators press RTC Whitewater link in Clinton probe
United States senators focus on the Resolution Trust Corp as ethics officials fault Treasury disclosures in the Whitewater matter. RTC officials and Treasury General Counsel Jean Hanson testify before the Senate Banking Committee while roger Altman and others face scrutiny over briefings and disclosures to the White House and reliance on criminal referrals in the Madison Guaranty case.
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Mitchell proposes phased national health plan with 50 percent employer share
Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell unveiled a plan to extend coverage for all Americans and cap employer premium responsibility at 50 percent. He favors a voluntary system initially, delaying mandatory employer coverage, as House and White House plans push for universal coverage sooner with higher employer contributions. Clinton campaigns as Congress nears a turning point in the health care debate.
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Sweepstakes scam targets seniors amid fraud suit
A New York attorney general suit accuses Northeast Marketing of swindling elderly victims in nationwide sweepstakes scams. Victims pay up to $500 for prizes that never materialize, with one woman losing $980 and receiving $1,900 in return. The company operates under multiple names, preying on hopes of cars and appliances.
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