Health-care stalls in Senate finance panel
Washington AP Senate leaders met with President Clinton and said there is not yet a majority for any health care reform plan in the Senate Finance Committee. Senator Robert Packwood noted no votes will be taken, while Chairman Moynihan said continued bipartisan work is needed to craft legislation that covers everyone.
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Washington
Senate
Clinton
Robert Packwood
Oregon
Senate Finance Committee
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Ruling favors Valdez victims in punitive damages case
A federal jury found Exxon Corp and skipper Hazelwood reckless for the 1989 Prince William Sound spill, opening the path to up to 15 billion dollars in punitive damages for more than 10 000 fishermen Alaska natives and property owners. The 12 jurors will determine the amount in a subsequent phase.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Prince William Sound
North Korea Plans Exit From Nuclear Watchdog Agency
The United States, South Korea, and Japan criticize North Korea for announcing its plan to quit the IAEA. The move would hinder verification of North Korea's compliance with the 1985 nuclear arms pact, and deepen U S led concerns. President Clinton discussed the issue with Japanese Prime Minister Tsutomu Hata by phone.
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Seoul
South Korea
United States
Japan
North Korea
U.N
International Atomic Energy Agency
Clinton
Tsutomu Hata
Foreign Ministry
Ellwood urged to keep paid firefighters on duty
About four dozen volunteer firefighters packed Ellwood City council in support of maintaining paid firefighters on duty around the clock. A referendum to decide the issue failed 4-3 last month. The borough lists 11 part-time, one full-time, and 27 volunteers. Fire Chief Connie Mac Donald stressed the need for constant attendance to ensure rapid response amid local hazards and busy districts.
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Ellwood City
Connie MacDonald
Council
Day MacDonald
Mark McDevitt
Wurtemburg- Perry
Mohawk board approves 11.9 million budget with no tax increase
The Mohawk Area School Board adopted an 11.9 million dollar budget for 1994 95 with no tax increase. Property taxes stay at 79 mills and the per capita, wage and property transfer taxes continue. The district plans five new positions including an assistant athletic director and an assistant principal. A driveway paving bid of 31 118 by Butch and McCree was approved amid a relative involved in the bid. The board discussed modernization and a new medication policy for students. Judith Olson retires after 30 years. Michele Peterson receives tenure. textbooks costing 26 021 will be purchased.
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Mohawk Area School Board
Edmund Retort
Retort
Tim Kirol
James Hodge
Sherry Sankey
Butch & McCree
Eugene Butch Jr
Ronald Butch
State Department of Education
J. William Laughner
Laughner
Sandra Murphy
Judith Olson
Michele Peterson
Shenango approves budget of 9 million for 1994 95
Shenango Area School Board approved an 8,869,266 dollar 1994 95 budget with a 2 percent mill tax increase raising property tax to 89 mills from 86 14. The plan, 8 8 69 266, adds 576 969 over the prior year. Board member Mary Lou Cunningham was absent. The district also approved employee benefits, workers compensation coverage at 59 273, summer recreation staff at 9 per hour, a resignation, and a four year coaches salary schedule.
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Shenango Area
Mary Lou Cunningham
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
William Foster
Old Republic Insurance Co
Pennsylvania School Boards Association
Frank Bongivengo
Bill McNees
Floyd Montgomery
Kim Nitsche
Kim Booher
Patricia Jones
Laurel board ups school millage for 1994 95
Laurel School Board unanimously approves a 1994 95 budget of 8 507 037 with a 5 mill tax increase raising total mills from 92 to 97 and increasing spending by 292 366 over 1993 94. Other taxes stay the same.
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Laurel
Dwight Cooper
Roger Hearn
Kay Thomas
Hearn
Thomas
James Kreuger
Gladys Thornton
Housing authority seeks HUD funds for improvements
Lawrence County Housing Authority requests nearly 1.5 million in federal funds as part of a five year plan to upgrade four housing areas Harbor Heights Walnut Ridge Grant Street and Lincoln Terrace. Improvements include windows security screens lighting and electrical system upgrades playgrounds and lead paint abatement. HUD funding expected through the Comprehensive Grant Program in September. The board also approved a 13214 federal grant for the New Castle Public Library Adult Literacy Program to aid public housing tenants.
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Lawrence County Housing Authority
Authority
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Robert J. Evanick
Harbor Heights
Walnut Ridge
Ellwood City
Grant Street
Lincoln Terrace
Evanick
HUD
Septemer
New Castle
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CTT
Ellwood
Beth Andrews
Line Ave
Glenn Jones
Jones
MaryAnne Gavrile
Anthon DeCarbo
Jim Murphy
Northwest
State Department of Environmental Resources
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
DEA
EPA
Murphy
Sewickley Township
Gavrile
Mohawk Board
Paul W. Johnson
Financial Services Department
Granteed
Ford Life Classic
Ford Life Insuranced
Ford Life Classic Ansurance Company
Dearborn
Amie Iby Ford
Chris Wright
Shenango
Family Financial
TIM Glass
E. Poland
Bessemer
Todd Abraham
E. Falls St
Nationwide
David J. Butch
Wilmington Rd
Chuck Tanner
Thomas C. McConnell
Butler Ave
Rigotti’s
Nationwide Insurance Nationwide
Wise Mates Insurance Company
Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance
Columbus
Obie
Tim Wofford
Suite C
Ronald C. Abraham
Donald Hunt
Transportation and Grounds
Transportation and Roadways
Gary Altman
Buildings and Grounds
Jameson Health System
Housing Board
FOX Antiques
Robert W. Rainey
Financial Services
Castle Arms Hotel
Mancuso Pest Control Edge
Sharpsville
Adidas
ASICS
Norman J. Barilla
William Manella
William M. Panella
Wilmington Road
New Castle, PA
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