California refinery blast fouls Bay Area skies
A Chevron oil refinery explosion near San Francisco Bay sent a massive black smoke plume across the region. Chevron says all workers are accounted for with no injuries. three firefighters were slightly hurt. More than 100 patients with breathing problems sought care in Richmond and other area hospitals. The 97-year-old refinery processes about 240000 barrels daily.
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Clinton signs nursing home protection law in push to shield residents
President Clinton signed a law prohibiting evictions or moves of current nursing home residents solely because they rely on Medicaid for payment. The measure closes a loophole that allowed evictions, while not forcing homes to accept Medicaid. It bars transfers of existing Medicaid residents if homes stop taking new ones, a response to Vencor Inc. actions. Lawmakers praise protections for vulnerable patients amid debate over funding and access. The other issue notes police safety device deactivations in Ford police vehicles and a Minneapolis parade crash with fatalities and injuries.
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GOP budget backs tax cuts and Social Security shield
The House and Senate approved Republican budgets to reserve most surplus for Social Security while enabling larger tax cuts and higher Pentagon funding than Clinton proposed. Votes were party line. Republicans aim to shield Social Security from political debate and push tax cuts, while Democrats warn of Medicare cuts. Clinton criticized the plans as missed opportunities that fail to secure Social Security and Medicare long term.
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Kevorkian jury enters fifth hour of closed deliberations
The jury in Dr. Jack Kevorkian's murder trial spent more time in deliberation than hearing arguments after a five hour day. Kevorkian, acting as his own attorney, argued his intent was mercy not murder and signaled a stake in advancing the right to die debate.
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Van accident kills 6 youth salespeople in Wisconsin
A van transporting 14 door to door magazine salespeople rolled over on Interstate 90 near Janesville after the driver tried to switch places with a passenger. Six killed eight injured. Driver Jeremy Holmes, 20, was in custody after hospital treatment. Police consider negligent homicide. Victims ages 15 to 25 hailed from Florida to Massachusetts.
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Final episode of Mad About You stars Reiser and Hunt
NBC airs a one hour finale for Mad About You with Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt ending seven years of Buchman stories. Guest star Janeane Garofalo. Reports note Emmy winner Hunt co wrote and directed, with high salaries cited amid modest ratings.
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