OSHA home workplace rules clarified by Labor Department
OSHA clarifies that employers of telecommuters are not liable for federal health and safety violations at home offices. The Clinton administration maintains liability for hazardous home manufacturing work such as electronics, lead lures, or fireworks. Labor Secretary Alexis Herman withdrew an earlier OSHA interpretation after public disclosure.
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CBS crew tapes stolen in Haiti amid threats
A CBS News crew in Port-au-Prince had two tapes stolen by a gunman during a report on a doctor working in a poor district. Rita Braver reported the incident as the second threat to a U S television crew in 15 months on the island. Mario DeCarvalho released the tapes after the gunman demanded them.
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North Carolina reels from historic white hurricane snow
Four months after Floyd floodwaters North Carolina faced a record 2 foot snowstorm. Raleigh and other communities were paralyzed with power outages over 140,000 customers. Emergency workers spoke of extreme cold and dangerous travel as 20.3 inches fell at RDU breaking the 1927 record. Authorities reported weather related deaths and widespread exposure concerns in multiple counties. Local shelters ran low on supplies as residents faced power loss and isolation.
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GOP Candidates Confront Abortion in New Hampshire Debate
In a feisty 90 minute Republican debate in Manchester New Hampshire Bush, McCain, Bauer, Forbes and Keyes addressed abortion amid a tight primary race. Bush touted pro life views while avoiding calls to overturn Roe v. Wade. McCain defended a long standing pro life record as Bauer promised to end abortion on demand in his administration.
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Bradley Gore clash turns personal in New Hampshire debate
In Manchester Democrats Bill Bradley and Al Gore traded sharp personal blasts over abortion rights and Nixon era tactics. Gore touted Clinton era gains and the economy while Bradley retorted the accusations of negative campaigning. The 60 minute exchange followed Iowa results and ahead of New Hampshire primary voting.
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Hatch Quits Presidential Campaign Then Reconsiders
Orrin Hatch announced he would resign from the GOP presidential race after a weather delay to his Tuesday plan. He joked about a snowstorm as a sign from God but said his Iowa caucus setback showed Washington clout does not guarantee votes. Hatch, 65, endorsed George W. Bush as the best to unite the party and win elections.
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McMahon launches NextBigStancom talent site a star search debut
TV veteran Ed McMahon launches www.nextbigstancom a national talent search site with ten categories for videotaped auditions charging a 1995 entry fee. Viewers vote online starting April 15 with cash prizes from 1000 to 10000.
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Phil Wilke Wire Reports Compiled Update
Wire service compilation by Phil Wilke summarizes latest developments from diverse bureaus, highlighting key outcomes, names, locations, and dates. This brief item emphasizes concise, fact driven notes suitable for rapid newspaper consumption.
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