Adoption couple cleared of manslaughter charges in Oregon case
Dennis and Diane Nason were acquitted of manslaughter counts tied to three children's deaths but convicted of racketeering and forgery. The couple, famed for adopting dozens of disabled children, face sentencing on February 6 with potential penalties up to 20 years.
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Clinton apologizes to federal workers labeled nonessential
President Clinton and Vice President Gore issued an open letter apologizing to about 800,000 federal workers furloughed for four days after being labeled nonessential. They warned the budget dispute with Congress remains unresolved and called the term morale damaging, noting essential jobs like medical researchers and veterans coordinators remain clearly essential.
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Government shutdown costs near 800 million
The White House said last week's six day partial shutdown could cost taxpayers as much as 800 million dollars with about 400 million in payroll for furloughed workers who did no work. It also noted up to 400 million in revenue loss from IRS action and warned of future costs from late bill payments and backlog handling. More than 2 million denied park access and thousands faced delays in Medicare, Social Security, passports, visas, and housing assistance.
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U.S. Trade in Goods and Services Overview
The government reports month by month changes in the trade balance covering goods and services. The listing shows the overall deficit, the goods deficit, and the services surplus measured in billions of dollars, reflecting shifts in external demand and domestic output.
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U S exports hit a September record in trade data
U S exports rose to a record in September while the trade deficit with Japan narrowed for the sixth straight month to the lowest in two years. The overall deficit slipped from 8.36 billion in August to 8.35 billion in September as autos and parts sales remained strong. U S Trade Representative Kantor cited gains in exports and a shrinking Japan gap, with Canada's and Mexico's deficits widening due to weaker pesos and a lagging NAFTA debate.
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Westchester hunger exposed by tech sector wealth gap
In Westchester, families struggle as major employers like IBM NYNEX and AT&T maintain a polished image while food pantries report high demand. About 16 of 36 Thanksgiving meals go to two-parent working families. more than 200 agencies served 250000 to 300000 visits in 18 months. Some rely on private pantry trips to avoid stigma.
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Report on workplace bias and underrepresentation in corporate America
The commission highlights bias that hinders minority and women advancement to partner, manager, or tenure tracks. Among Fortune 1000 and Fortune 500 firms, 97 percent of senior managers are white and 95 to 97 percent are men, with only 0.4 percent of managers Hispanic. African American men with professional degrees earn 21 percent less than white peers, while Asians and Pacific Islanders face lower pay and fewer promotions despite higher education. Overall, 57 percent of workers are women or minorities, underscoring the disparities.
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Man harassed by woman wins TAMPA case at Domino's
David Papa sued Domino's after area supervisor Beth Carrier harassed him for five months in 1988, touching him and declaring affection. A federal judge ordered Domino's to pay $237,000 in damages in the commission trial, noting Papa was 25, recently divorced, and a newly appointed store manager in Port Richey when fired six days after telling her to stop.
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