Governors urge crime prevention alongside tougher penalties
Governors pressed Clinton and Congress to pair a tough crime policy with strong prevention for children, urging early school and family interventions. They supported 100,000 new police officers and life without parole for three time violent offenders, while cautioning against Senate prison-building provisions that constrain states.
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Symington asks U S to help with immigrant costs
Arizona governor Fife Symington and five other governors pressed for federal aid to cover education and medical costs of illegal immigrants after a 70 minute White House meeting with top officials. They formed a federal task force to pursue funding and warned of potential lawsuits if Congress offers no relief.
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Blood shortage endangers care in Los Angeles quake area
The New York Times reports a severe nationwide blood shortage the worst since World War II. Causes include aging donors, AIDS virus testing, and fear of needles. Officials note weather, flu, and fear as factors, with 4 million patients needing 14 million units yearly from 8 million donors. A national emergency appeal eased the crisis, but the supply now sits at a two day margin.
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Clinton seeks 1.5 billion more for LA earthquake relief
President Clinton plans to request at least 1.5 billion in additional federal aid for Los Angeles earthquake victims, boosting total relief to over 9 billion. The request targets FEMA housing aid for about 25,000 homeless residents as the disaster toll rises with 61 dead and 8,000 injured.
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