California blocks Kaiser from dropping Viagra coverage
California rejects Kaiser Foundation Health Plan's bid to drop sexual dysfunction treatments including Viagra. The Department of Corporations says Kaiser Permanente cannot exclude such drugs from standard plans. California becomes the third state to deny the request, while permitting a 50 percent co pay under employer contracts for Viagra prescriptions.
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Robbers in Atlanta hit stores for $1 million in jewelry
Authorities link masked robbers who stole expensive watches in Atlanta to two earlier North Vanes incidents. They reportedly target high value pieces, use stolen cars, dump them near scenes, and threaten staff with guns.
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Education pork fed by Congress in education budget
A Reuters style briefing notes Congress raid of national education funds to finance home district perks and pet projects. It cites 1999 budget maneuvers, earmarks in departments like defense and energy, and specific allocations including $10 million for university centers named after retiring senators and a National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. It highlights critics urging adherence to competitive processes and warns of insufficient discretionary funds for genuine reform and research.
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Fruit pickers face hard hit from California freeze
The four day December cold snap devastated citrus in the Central Valley costing 591 million statewide. Orange Cove and Sierra foothill towns struggle as thousands of workers, including Jose Rosas and his family, lose jobs and rely on emergency aid. High unemployment and welfare reliance rise as packers earn little and many cannot pay bills.
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