Millions reject job health coverage in study
Washington researchers report about six million workers turned down employer or family health plans last year. Of those, 4.6 million became uninsured, suggesting government efforts to reduce the uninsured may need to focus on boosting acceptance of available coverage.
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Pentagon study urges two more base closings
A Pentagon backed study calls for two additional rounds of military base closures and a 25 percent cut in Defense Department staff both civilian and military. If approved, the plan could save about 6 billion dollars annually and push for leaner operations modeled on private sector efficiency.
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Census deal sparks GOP Clinton trade showdown
GOP leaders say a breakthrough pact with the Clinton administration ends the census dispute for 1999 while Congress delays adjournment. Democrats demand assurances on funding a Republican court challenge to sampling and protections for abortion rights as Clinton ties votes to foreign aid and trade. The stalemate leaves funding for departments and ongoing budget bills in flux and a Supreme Court route to resolve census sampling anticipated.
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