Gambling tax to pay for welfare draws fire
The Clinton administration weighs a gambling tax among 40 to 50 options to fund a welfare overhaul. Nevada officials and casino executives denounce the plan, arguing it would harm the state's economy and unfairly target gaming, while exemptions for lotteries charities and Indian reservation gambling are noted.
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Pizza parlor owner wins riot suit
Dennis Stephan sued Gold Cities Insurance Agency and Insurance Co of North America after his Domino’s pizza shop in South Central Los Angeles was burned during the 1992 riots. A jury awarded more than seven million dollars, finding negligence and bad faith in coverage for personal losses.
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Deborah Gore Dean Sentenced to 21 Months in HUD Scandal Case
Deborah Gore Dean, a top Reagan era HUD aide, was sentenced to 21 months in prison and a $5,000 fine. Judge Thomas Hogan noted the willful nature of her conduct and ordered three concurrent terms with no parole, plus two years of supervised release after serving. Dean expressed sorrow via a letter read in court.
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