Powell leads Clinton in hypothetical race as Republican nominee
A USA TODAY CNN Gallup poll shows retired Gen Colin Powell would beat President Clinton 54 to 39 if the election were held now, with Powell and Dole both at 31 percent in a GOP nomination battle. Clinton would defeat Dole 51 to 44. If Powell ran as an independent he and Clinton would tie at 33 percent. The poll surveyed 1,011 adults with a 3 percent overall margin.
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Senate panel rejects Demos Medicare plan
The Senate Finance Committee voted 11-9 to reject a Democratic alternative to the GOP Medicare overhaul. The Moynihan Rockefeller proposal would have saved about 106 billion through provider payments cuts with little impact on beneficiaries. Republicans pushed for higher premiums and more private plan options to ensure long term solvency.
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Sixth arrest in case of 3 year old Stephanie Kuhen death
Two more alleged Avenues gang members were booked for murder. Authorities say a car driven by Timothy Stone turned into Cypress Park gang territory, triggering a hail of gunfire that killed 3 year old Stephanie Kuhen and wounded her brother. Four others face charges, including a 16 year old charged as an adult.
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Court to review King case sentences for Koon and Powell
Supreme Court agreed to hear a federal appeal that could keep Sgt. Stacey Koon and Officer Laurence Powell in prison longer after their 1993 sentences of 30 months each for the videotaped Rodney King beating. The court rejected a double jeopardy challenge and will decide if leniency based on guidelines and conduct justifies adjustment.
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Continental jet makes emergency landing near Miami
A Continental Airlines Boeing 727 en route from Santo Domingo to Newark experienced cabin pressure issues when an air conditioning pack failed. The plane diverted to Miami where nine passengers were checked by medics. three treated for shock, two with chest pains hospitalized, others rebooked on Newark flights.
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Powell Tops in Primary Polls as Dole Trails Closely
A poll shows Colin Powell leading among Republican contenders with 23 percent, Dole 22 percent, and Buchanan 12 percent in a five way field. Remove Powell and Dole rises to 32 percent. Powell also leads Clinton 55 to 23 in a two way race while beating Gramm 41 to 37, Gingrich 47 to 34, and Buchanan 51 to 31 in various matchups.
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