Ex-politician Molinari exits CBS Saturday Morning
Susan Molinari, once a congresswoman from New York's Staten Island, left CBS News Saturday Morning after nine months in a mutual agreement. CBS noted the show will continue on air with co host Russ Mitchell, while Molinari prepares for a visiting fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School in the fall.
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Lesbian partners sue for custody in New Jersey case
In New Jersey a biological mother identified as M.B. and her ex partner known as V.C. battle for joint custody of 3 year old twins. The case could set a precedent for gay and lesbian couples as V.C. seeks visitation rights and hinted at adoption later, while M.B. argues V.C. was more like a nanny.
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Albanian Soldiers Missing From Camp Lejeune
Three Albanian soldiers walked away from NATO training at Camp Lejeune with 11 others. One was found in Kinston and said Albania lacked freedom. Three rode to Philadelphia and were caught. All 11 are in INS custody seeking asylum hearings.
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House OKs drug free workplace bill
The House approved a measure to promote drug free workplaces offering small firms financial incentives and technical aid to adopt compliant programs. Sponsored by Rep. Portman the bill urges states to reward firms that meet standards and notes his Ohio program cut workers compensation premiums up to 20 percent for participating companies.
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House budget cutters target youth jobs and heating aid
House Republicans proposed cutting federally funded summer jobs for youth and home heating subsidies for low income families. The bill would slash job training and school curriculum funding, curb new worker safety rules, and restrict bilingual education. Clinton condemned the plan as backward while Democrats decried it as extreme.
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Birth-control coverage debate in federal employee plan
Lawmakers push to require all health plans for federal employees to cover five major contraception methods matching other prescription drugs. The provision, debated in the House annual spending bill for the Federal Employees Health Benefit Plan, would affect 3 million workers and influence private plans, with 81 percent of plans currently lacking full coverage.
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Cosby Killing Witness Fails To Identify Defendant In Lineup
Stephanie Crane testified she could not pick Mikail Markhasev from a six man photo lineup as the man who threatened her and killed Ennis Cosby. Crane, describing Jan 15 1997 events, said a stranger pressed her car window and fired moments after Cosby’s flat tire caution.
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Clinton unveils Medicare patient rights in private plans
President Clinton announced new consumer protections for Medicare enrollees in private plans, including access to specialists and privacy for medical records. He urged Congress to extend similar rights to all Americans while House Republicans stall debate on bipartisan patient rights bills.
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