Hospitals dump insured mental patients to save costs
A study shows about 65 percent of U S hospitals with inpatient psychiatric units discharge patients who cannot pay or who exhaust benefits to other facilities. Experts call it a crisis, noting care disruption and potential harm to patients, especially those with schizophrenia or manic depression.
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Chicago
U.S
Robert Dorwart
Harvard
Cambridge Hospital
Boston
Laura Lee Hall
National Alliance For the Mentally III
Fees dispute over sewer charges on federal property
City and opponents clash over stormwater charges for the 324 acre Haskell campus in Oklahoma. U S officials argue federal property is tax exempt while the city frames charges as special assessments. A hearing led by Williams seeks a ruling by January 23, with talks possible. Alumni president Martha Houle defends federal property status and refuses payment.
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Mantle Deer
U.S
Wichita
Arid
Susan Work
U.S. Department of Interior
Tulsa
Oklo
U.S. Supreme Court
Work
Haskell
David, Corliss
Aris
Nio
Mary
Feder
Roperties
Lawrence
Williams
Public Works Department
Martha Houle
Houle
Citywide drainage fee funds stormwater upgrades
Since April, all properties face special drainage fees to improve and maintain the stormwater system. The program charges owners of homes, offices, schools, churches, and Kansas University $2 per month, with about 1.1 million dollars projected this year. Funds go toward upgrading pipes, culverts, and flood-prone areas, while helping the city meet federal Clean Water rules and administer the service. Mayor Bonnie Augustine says the fees are a community solution. The outreach includes a phone line and email for inquiries.
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Kansas University
Bonnie Augustine
Reno's fund probe sparks GOP anger over dispute with Reno
Reno faced GOP anger as Freeh defended his independence and cautioned no crime claim. White House counsel Davis echoed doubt about finding all relevant documents. Reno and Freeh refused to share memos, saying disclosure could jeopardize the probe. Burton said he would welcome an independent counsel. Mica urged contempt vote. Reno defended keeping legal advice confidential and warned against revealing investigation plans.
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Reno
Freeh
Haig
White House
Lanny Davis
Davis
Free
Clinton
Burton
Justice Department
John Mica
R-Fla
Congress
Reagan
Congressional
Independent Counsel
Diary reveals political pressure and fundraiser scrutiny
The diary shows Clinton aides treating fundraisers as routine and noting pressure from donors and media. It details late May 1996 coffee with donors, references to donors as “millionaire” or “major supporter,” and concerns about Asian money and the Riady connection. Advisors discuss investigations and campaign reform, yet no overhaul occurred.
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Clinton
Kearney
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