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.
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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.
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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.
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