Democrats Thwart GOP on China Trade Restraints
Senate floor clash as Republicans press new restrictions on China ahead of President Clinton's 10 day visit. Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle says the party will not embarrass the president while Democrats block the bid.
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New TB Drug Rifapentine Gets FDA Approval
Dr Lee Reichman of New Jersey Medical School National Tuberculosis Center in Newark notes the FDA announced approval of rifapentine, a new anti TB drug, marking a significant advance in treatment.
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New Jersey Medical School National Tuberculosis Center
Newark
Food and Drug Administration
Clinton links sanctions to Iraqi VX nerve gas find
President Clinton said inspections must proceed and sanctions stay in place until resolutions are met after U N weapons inspectors detected traces of VX nerve gas on Iraqi warheads during a routine missiles search.
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Neshannock tax dispute settlement raises property tax fairness
Neshannock Township School District will gain about 10000 dollars annually from Field Club Commons after a settlement on a property tax dispute. The case highlights county wide reassessment delays and the need for updated valuations to ensure fairness for residents paying higher taxes due to old assessments.
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Wilmington Road Plaza
Lawrence County
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Stephen L. Feld
New Castle News
New Castle
Health care reform critique voices in Congress
The column lambastes House Republicans for proposing a health care package including a patients bill of rights and health savings accounts. It argues current costs were largely driven by insurance practices and managed care has lowered prices while causing friction over care levels. State regulation and tax-break reforms are urged over federal imitation of Clinton-era ideas.
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Atomic booms spark folly as nations revel in fear
Aaron Cohen argues against Pakistan and India celebrating underground atomic tests. He cites risks of weapons, nuclear waste, and near misses like Three Mile Island, urging restraint and long term welfare over radioactive pride. He notes U S allies avoided use in wars and warns of costly belated judgments.
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Hatred growth noted as hate crimes rise nationwide
President Clinton warned of underreported hate crimes as 1996 figures hid broader violence. Civil rights leaders urged action after the Jasper murder. The Southern Poverty Law Center reported a 20 percent rise to 474 hate groups in 1997 with neo Nazi and white supremacist networks online.
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Morris Dees
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Poverty Law Center
Denver
Dees
Park seeks funding for equipment
The News reports a neighborhood group seeks donations to fund playground equipment for a park. The organization, a ten year leaseholder on district property, explains that grants are only available to municipalities or school districts and notes no grant requests are coming from the district. The group continues fundraising and anticipates success.
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Fourth of July celebration planned at Scotland Meadows Park
The New Castle News invites letters to the editor up to 350 words with name address and telephone. On July 3 a town ship Fourth of July event at Scot land Meadows Park features The Graduates from 7 30 to 10 p m and fireworks. Food includes meatball sandwiches cabbage and noodles pop chips and a dessert plus Union Township firemen offerings. Donations may be mailed to Sunny Avenue Park Inc 410 Mt Pleasant St New Castle Pa 16101. The group seeks picnic tables benches backstop and other park needs.
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New Castle
Scotland Meadows Park
Union Township
Sunny Avenue Park Inc
Mt. Pleasant St
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