Judge orders Democratic fund-raiser to testify
U S district judge Royce C Lamberth rules that John Huang a former Commerce official now with the Democratic National Committee must testify in a civil suit regarding foreign contributions to US campaigns Huang will testify behind closed doors but with potential videotaping by Judicial Watch The case centers on overseas missions led by Ronald H Brown with Huang tied to questioned large donations including 450000 from an Indonesian couple 250000 from a Korean firm and 140000 from a Buddhist temple gathering Some funds were returned and the session may be made public immediately after testimony
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Medicare faces record shortfall in 1996 trust fund
The Medicare hospital insurance trust fund posted a 1996 deficit of 4.182 billion, the largest annual drop aside from 1983. Revenue totaled 123.5 billion while expenditures reached 127.7 billion, leaving reserves over 125 billion and a projected destruction of funds into 2001 if trends continue. The political battle over Medicare growth versus restraints intensified as Republicans and Democrats clashed over solutions.
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Woman sues husband over alleged genital mutilation in surgery
Mary Ann Turner files a lawsuit against ex husband Alan Ostrowe alleging two surgeons performed a female circumcision during routine surgery for birth complications at a New Orleans area hospital 24 years ago. Turner says she was sedated and kept untreated. their dispute over custody and alimony followed the 1983 divorce and one son contends the act was done to exert sexual control.
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