Harrisburg cracks down on lawmakers amid ongoing corruption cases
The Harrisburg scandal saga widens as state Sen. William Slocum and several state reps including Frank Gigliotti and Frank Serafini face legal trouble. Slocum pleads guilty to dumping raw sewage, prompting calls for resignation though expulsion hinges on timing. Gov. Ridge urges stepping down while ethics panels plan review, leaving voters wary as primary and November races loom.
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Patients' bill of rights faces House Senate dead end
Last year Congress moved to enact a patients' bill of rights as consumers railed against managed care. The bills in House and Senate set safeguards requiring ER coverage, access to specialists, and appeals procedures, with the main split over a consumer right to sue insurers.
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Ex-Louisiana Gov Edwards convicted of extortion
Former Louisiana governor Edwin Edwards was convicted on charges of extorting money from businessmen seeking riverboat casino licenses. David Hennessy, attorney for Judy Kirby, argues postpartum mood contributed to her fatal crash, a tragedy now framed as crime with seven deaths.
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Forest roads ban aims to protect forests valued by millions
U S Forest Service chief Mike Dombeck comments on a Clinton administration plan to ban road building in 43 million acres of federal forests. He stresses the objective to preserve and protect the values that draw millions to the forests each year.
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Elian Gonzalez dispute sparks sharp national debate
Aaron Cohen critiques a Cuban American drive over Elian Gonzalez, condemning the Sunday Washington press conference and accusing the group of theatrical rhetoric and attempts to bend U.S. policy. He warns against using the boy’s plight to push Castro's downfall and urges resistance to the Cuban American agenda.
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Press group laments respect at IPI meeting in Boston
Editors from around the world endure long benches in Old South Church while Vice President Gore delivers a guarded opening address at the International Press Institute congress marking its 50th anniversary. Bush, Clinton, and Kis singer figures shape the discourse amid UN hosting snags and Kennedy family presence.
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Kindness of a mother remembered
A reader recalls her mother as the kindest, most unselfish person who always helped others. She notes regret at not telling her mother sooner how much she appreciated her and describes the mother’s happiness as rooted in caring for family and others.
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Mother's Day tribute from John Gilkey
John Gilkey of New Castle honors his mother with a reflection on her gentle teaching and forgiving spirit. He urges others with living mothers to express appreciation on Mother's Day and thanks God for the mother he was given.
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Logging harms Pennsylvania mountains and trees
Barry L Bruno RD 3 Volarit expresses concern over landowners clearcutting forests in the mountains of Pennsylvania. He warns that post logging cleanup and replanting are neglected, threatening future generations, wildlife habitats, air quality, and the regional environment.
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