Supreme Court narrows Title IX liability for student harassment
The court ruled that schools face damages only if an administrator with authority had actual notice of and was deliberately indifferent to a teacher's misconduct. In a 5-4 decision, the ruling limits civil liability for districts in cases of student sexual harassment, signaling higher barriers for victims. Justice Stevens dissented, urging Congress to provide remedies.
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Court strikes down excessive fines as unconstitutional ruling
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that punitive forfeitures are unconstitutional if grossly disproportional to the offense. The case involved Hosep Bajakajian who tried to leave the U.S. with $357,000 without proper reporting and faced a $347,000 seizure.
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Feds and Industry Weigh Internet Privacy Rules in Washington
In Washington the Clinton administration hosts a two day Internet privacy meeting as industry and government seek balanced growth for online commerce. Nearly 50 large firms formed the Online Privacy Alliance to police themselves and pledge not to collect data from children under 13 without consent while informing customers about data use and offering privacy choices. The alliance will unveil an enforcement policy by September 15 and did not yet specify penalties for violations.
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Literacy measure nears deadline in Clinton clash
Washington AP reports Congress risks missing July 1 to spend 210 million on early reading aid after a clash with President Clinton over attaching the literacy measure to a bill. Republicans argue funds should aid disabled education. America Reads was proposed in 1997 to boost early literacy.
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ARTHR ARTH-Rx Ad Promotes Pain Relief Line
An Ocala Florida рекламная notice touts ARTHR ARTH-Rx pain relief products with hot pepper derived ingredient claimed to reduce inflammation and ease arthritis. It notes two human strengths, a roll-on version, limited supplies, and a local retailer WHITESELL & BOWEN RX at 236 N. Market St with contact 301-662-4848.
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Clinton to order survey monitoring teen cigarette brands
President Clinton plans an executive order directing the Department of Health and Human Services to chart cigarette brands favored by teenagers aged 12 to 17 as part of an annual drug abuse survey. The move follows the McCain tobacco bill’s failure to end Senate debate.
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Flynt remarries in lavish Hollywood Hills wedding
Hustler publisher Larry Flynt, 95, wed former nurse Elizabeth Barrios after a seven year courtship. Guests included Woody Harrelson, Miles Forman, Courtney Love, and Ed Norton. The couple will honeymoon in St Martin. Flynt remains paralyzed from a 1978 attack. his first wife Althea Flynt died in 1987 from a drug and AIDS related drowning.
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China Faces Economic Strains Ahead of Clinton Visit
Beijing struggles to steady a slowing economy and mounting party unrest as Premier Zhu Rongji pushes for capitalism in state enterprises. With China’s 100th day in office Friday, leaders hope U.S. talks secure market access and foreign investment to shore up growth and stability amid layoffs and military morale concerns.
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