Social Security Surplus Reserve Tied to Tax Cut Vote
The House approved reserving 90 percent of the federal surplus for Social Security while pushing ahead on an $80 billion tax cut. The vote highlighted party divisions over using surplus funds and the looming veto clash with President Clinton, as Democrats warned of risks to Social Security and the aging baby boom generation.
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Newborn Vaccine Protects Against Earaches and Meningitis
San Diego reports scientists say a pneumococcus vaccine given to newborns shows strong protection against a leading cause of earaches and meningitis. Dr. Steven Black led tests across 38,000 children in Northern California with results unveiled at an American Society for Microbiology conference. The shot could be approved by the FDA and on the market by 2000.
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Quake rattles four states with minor damage seen
An afternoon 5.2 magnitude quake centered near Sharon Pennsylvania rattled buildings across four states including Ohio and New York. Officials said damage was minimal though some shelves toppled. residents described intense shaking and fear of collapse.
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John Minsch
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Nom loses toddler triggers three hour search
A West Virginia woman forgot she dropped her 2 year old Bruno Anys at day care first, then searched in rain soaked woods for hours before a deputy questioned her and retraced her steps. The mother, 30 year old Jennifer Anys, was sent for psychiatric evaluation.
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Couple Convicted of Frog in Taco Bell Fraud
Bob and Debbie Fields were found guilty of fraud and false reporting in Brazil Indiana for claiming they found a withered frog in a double decker taco and sought up to 75,000 dollars. Prosecutors said the incident occurred in 1997 and the couple threatened to go to the media if not paid. Sentencing set for Oct. 19 with potential prison time and fines.
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Taco Bell
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Debbie Fields
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Clinton settlement debate over Jones suit sparks questions
The Jones case settlement, offered at 500000 to 900000 by both sides, raises why now questions. Legal experts cite avoiding reinstatement, limiting discussion of the affair, and shielding Clinton from possible contempt for deposition lies, amid broader Clinton Lewinsky revelations.
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Monica Lewinsky
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Wright
Panel to release more Starr material in impeachment runup
The House Judiciary Committee debated releasing more of Kenneth Starrs secret evidence as Republicans and Democrats vie for political position ahead of a formal impeachment inquiry vote. Tapes of Linda Tripp and other key witnesses may be released soon with most material likely to be public next Thursday.
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Clinton headlines fund raiser for no show
President Clinton campaigned for Democrat Glenn Poshard who skipped a Chicago fundraiser to vote in Washington on fast track trade legislation. Poshard, running for governor, said he was in Washington to back a Republican backed tax cut, despite White House initial explanations.
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