County to lay off up to 1350 workers amid budget deficit
Maricopa County will furlough as many as 1350 employees four days unpaid to trim a 22 million deficit. The Board of Supervisors approved the plan 4-1, scaling back services and closing primary health clinics one day per month. Supervisor Tom Raches called the steps necessary to keep the county solvent.
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Reducing Benefit Reserve to Save 1.5 Million Dollars
A plan to trim benefit reserve supplies aims to save about 1.5 million dollars. The move targets reducing excess stock while maintaining essential service levels. Specific departments slated for adjustments include procurement and operations with oversight by the finance team.
Arizona to sue over Brady gun law to protect states rights
Governor Fife Symington said Arizona will sue the federal government to derail the Brady law arguing it violates state control. Attorney General Grant Woods will seek an injunction and then a 10th Amendment challenge likely in the Supreme Court, making Arizona the first state to mount such a challenge. The Brady law imposes a five day waiting period with background checks.
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Gore says air strike could boost Bosnia peace process
Vice President Al Gore said the NATO air strike against four Serb warplanes, conducted under U S leadership, could strengthen peacemaking by showing Western resolve to enforce the no fly zone. Moscow's tacit approval is viewed as pivotal to nudging Bosnian Serbs toward concessions.
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Arson Blamed for Mesa Prehab Office Fire
Fire at Prehab's B. Mitchell Center in Mesa destroys mainframe and patient files with losses up to 75000 dollars. Staff directed to other agency sites as investigators seek arsonist(s) amid broken windows and gasoline-doused counseling offices. A reward of up to 10000 dollars is offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
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