Greenspan Urges Social Security Reform For Elderly Benefit
Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan told the Senate Budget Committee that Americans must save more or face smaller Social Security benefits as baby boomers retire. He warned that delaying changes could force wrenching adjustments and endorsed intensive evaluation of privatization options while noting risks to private retirement funds like 401(k) plans.
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McCaughey septuplets birth spurs wary home front plan
Kenny McCaughey said the seven new babies should not turn their family into a spectacle, insisting this is a normal Christian home. Doctors report the septuplets born in the 31st week are stable after a restful first night. Gov Branstad pledges a larger home within a year and donors provide groceries, baby supplies, diapers, and a van as Clinton congratulates the family.
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Robert Shaw
Terry E. Branstad
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Texas AG Official Warns About Highway Sign Incident
A fragmentary quote from Ron Dusek of the Texas attorney general’s office references a roadside sign bearing a dangerous message about the KKK. The source indicates the remark appears on page 8A with unclear context and wording.
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Texas Attorney General's Office
FDA panel backs osteoporosis drug Evista for approval
Government advisers recommended approving raloxifene, an estrogen substitute aimed at strengthening bones while reducing breast cancer risk. They cautioned it does not match estrogen in bone protection but could suit women wary of estrogen. Evista, to be sold by Eli Lilly, faces final FDA decision amid 10 million osteoporosis patients and hundreds of thousands of annual fractures.
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles
Ethel Sims
Columbia University
FDA
Eli Lilly
Evista
Bush Clinton officials clash on price exacted from Saddam
Washington reports a mixed result from a three week standoff over U N weapons inspections. Bush officials call it a modest victory with Saddam Hussein not paying a price, while Clinton officials say Saddam faced a significant diplomatic setback. Officials foresee the broader sanctions regime still under threat as inspectors return.
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