Clinton blasts drug industry for vaccine profits
President Clinton denounced pharmaceutical profiteering in vaccines, saying U S children suffer from the worst immunization rate in the hemisphere and that profits rise faster than the Fortune 500. He contrasted high U S vaccine costs with lower prices abroad and warned that profits cannot come at children's expense.
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Odessa firms named among 100 best companies to work for
Eleven Odessa area firms appear in The 100 Best Companies to Work For in America, a study released last month by New York journalists Robert Levering and Milton Moskowitz. Southwest Airlines, Hallmark Cards, and Federal Duties are highlighted for strong employee programs and positive environments. The authors note many firms still provide poor surroundings, but the featured companies exemplify improving workplace conditions.
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Powell outlines modest postwar military reform plan
Gen Colin Powell on Friday presented a blueprint for post Cold War defense. He proposes unifying US bases under a single command and aligning nuclear command aircraft, while merging fixed wing training. He notes proposals are modest but could cut hundreds of millions of dollars, with some items requiring further review. He leaves helicopter training separate for now across the Florida Alabama border.
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Texas approves girls to play high school football
The Texas State Board of Education voted 9 to 3 to amend UIL rules allowing girls to participate in high school football this fall. Proponents call it a gender equity move, while opponents express safety concerns.
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Verdict in Fort Worth courtroom shooting finds defendant guilty
A Fort Worth man was found guilty of capital murder for last summer’s courtroom shooting that killed two lawyers and wounded three. Jurors heard a silent, emotional verdict reading as witnesses described the gunman’s actions and a self defense narrative offered by the defendant, who represented himself. The sentencing phase will resume, with options including life in prison or death.
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