Pay raises for Clinton aides and Congress signed into law
President Clinton signed a $28 billion measure doubling the next president's salary to $400,000 and granting Congress members about 4,600 or more in annual pay. The package also raises Vice President Gore and Cabinet secretaries, plus about 1,300 top executive officials, with cost of living hikes to match. Health plans for federal workers will include prescription contraception coverage with religious exceptions. House Speaker Dennis Hastert will earn $181,400, Gore $181,400, and most members $141,300 starting January.
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Gore Shifts Campaign To Tennessee Amid Bradley Challenge
Vice President Al Gore, surprised by Bill Bradley's strong challenge for the Democratic nomination, abruptly moved his Beltway campaign to Tennessee seeking transformation and renewed momentum.
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College students can go to class from home in new program
The article outlines a new offering that allows college students to attend courses remotely from their rooms. It highlights the benefits of flexibility, potential tech requirements, and the institutions piloting the approach.
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College notes go online but not for profit at Westminster
Westminster College in New Wilmington provides class notes as a supplement to coursework via the Internet. Dr John Deegan explains there is no note selling at Westminster while Penn State notes can be bought and sold to Internet providers, reflecting a growing campus trend.
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Westminster professors post class notes on the Internet
Westminster’s small classes ease tracking absences as professors increasingly publish assignments and supplemental material online. Dee gan notes that listing class notes online aids teaching and may tempt students to skip class, with Amazon.com cited as a popular example of online activity.
St Francis to add outpatient facility
St Francis Hospital will break ground Tuesday on a $2 million expansion adding an outpatient surgery and diagnostic testing center with 16 private suites for one day procedures. The new facility will have a separate entrance and enhanced privacy and care for patients in Lawrence County.
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