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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1997

Page

4

Mixed Reviews for New Medical Savings Accounts

Washington AP reports mixed results from medical savings accounts MSAs as a test for self employed and small businesses. By June 22 051 Americans had opened MSAs of whom about 3670 were previously uninsured. Some households use MSAs to cover routine costs while keeping a separate insurance plan. Critics warn MSAs riskier and may drain funds from broader health programs. Proponents argue MSAs test if individuals can spend their own money wisely to improve care. The article notes government cost concerns and examples from Idaho Ada County where MSAs affected insurance subsidies.

Washington Hicks Florida Congress Internal Revenue Service Heartland Olson MSA Agricultural Research Company Eric Berger House Ada Johnson Congressional Budget Office

Global accord aims at open markets easing trade wounds

WASHINGTON AP The Geneva deal by 102 nations to open markets in banking securities and insurance comes as Clinton seeks a trade success amid Asia turmoil and a still-rising U.S. trade deficit. The pact covers trillions in assets and is set to take effect March 1, 1999 with no new U.S. congressional action required.

Washington U.S Esse Clinton Geneva Gu Jess Clinton Asia Congress World Trade Organization Eastman Kodak Japan America WTO Charlene Barshefsky United Safetiiy 6 United States David H. Komansky Merrill Lynch & Co

IMF has enough money to weather Asian crisis says Clinton officials

Clinton administration argues IMF capital base of 200 billion is sufficient to cover recent bailout costs for Asian economies. Deputy Treasury Secretary Summers urged quick congressional action on requests for extra IMF funds and a 48 billion emergency bailout fund supported by the United States and allies. The U.S. share of the fund, 35 billion, stalled in Congress over abortion disputes.

Washington International Monetary Fund Congress Clinton Treasury Lawrence Summers United States IMF Camdessus Summers Financial Times of London U.S

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