Democrats to unveil Medicare prescription plan in unity
President Clinton and House and Senate Democratic leaders prepared to announce a new Medicare prescription drug proposal. The plan offers optional coverage with a roughly $24 monthly premium, 50 percent coverage of the first $2,000 annual drug costs rising to $5,000 by 2009, and subsidies for low income beneficiaries, plus catastrophic coverage after high out of pocket expenses.
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Philippine college student linked to ILOVEYOU virus case
Officials at AMA Computer College Manila identify student Onel A. de Guzman as creator of the ILOVEYOU like worm prototype. De Guzman is missing while suspect bank employee Reonel Ramones was arrested then released for lack of evidence amid virus probes. Investigators traced the program to the apartment line where both men reside.
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Proposed Medicaid rule change may trim state nursing home funds
Washington could see millions in lost federal Medicaid matching for nursing homes under HCFA plans to end accounting practices used to boost federal dollars without higher state spending. Wisconsin estimates a $60 million to $104 million reduction. Stakeholders warn the move could hurt underfunded county facilities and patient care.
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Lawrence County Vocational School Budget Plans Highlight 2000-01
Laurel reports a proposed district budget of 5.48 million dollars for 2000-01 with Laurel's share around 300 thousand. The board awarded a five-year food service contract to Nutrition Inc of Pittsburgh for the upcoming year, capping district costs at 28 thousand. Also approved Jameson Medical Services for physician coverage at 4.8 thousand, athletic exams for grades 9-11, bus drivers, and renewed athletic and student accident insurance with American Management Advisors. A full-time certified athletic trainer from Jameson Rehabilitation Center is funded at no cost. Dr. James Krueger named school dentist at 3.50 per exam and 1 per dental clerk plus 50 for talks.
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Louisville Known For Grain Whiskey And Kentucky Derby
Louisville Kentucky, founded in 1773 on the Ohio River, is noted for grain, whiskey distilleries, barley, tobacco and horses. The city and Bluegrass region sit in a prosperous farming area. The Kentucky Derby is run annually at Churchill Downs.
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McCain Endorses Bush Amid Stubborn GOP Tensions
Pittsburgh AP report says John McCain endorsed George W. Bush for president but likened the move to taking medicine and rejected being Bush's running mate. The two appeared cordial while lingering strains from the hard fought Republican primary lingered beneath the smiles.
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Former Louisiana governor Edwin Edwards convicted
Edwin Edwards, a four term Louisiana governor, was convicted of extorting hundreds of thousands from businessmen seeking riverboat casino licenses. He and son Stephen Edwards faced 26 counts, with 17 convictions including two racketeering charges. Sentencing carries up to 40 years and fines.
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