Clinton plan faces CBO deficit rising claim challenge
Washington lawmakers scrambled to seize on a CBO assessment that the Clinton health plan would raise the deficit by about 74 billion dollars over six years rather than cut it. Critics including Kennedy suggested tweaks to shrink the gap, while Gingrich acknowledged costs in rival proposals and cited industry groups withdrawing support.
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Judge rejects stay on Packwood diaries
A federal judge denies a stay on the release of Sen. Packwood diaries. Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson says the subpoena remains in effect while the appeal advances. The case centers on Fourth and Fifth Amendment rights and the committee's access to Packwood's personal papers.
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Roach Infestation Hits NYC Ferries Between Staten Island and Manhattan
The New York City Department of Transportation reports roaches aboard ferries, especially the Andrew J Barberi. Spokeswoman Lisa Daglian says the pests appear on walls floors and seats. City crews spray weekly and bomb monthly but plan pest control fixes including bulkhead drilling and wash water chemical additives.
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