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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1997

Page

14

Texas Legislature faces broad agenda in 1997 session

Dr. M. Ray Perryman notes the Texas Legislature has until June 2 to tackle a wide range of issues across education taxes criminal justice and health care. He highlights debates on property taxes abortion reform electricity deregulation nursing home oversight HMO accountability and education funding amid partisan shifts and federal-to-state welfare shifts.

Texas Senate Hmos U.S

Pricing volatility on inside Wall Street concerns investors

New York AP reports traders fret over rapid shifts of money between stock classes rather than broad market moves. Analysts say overall volatility remains limited. Dow changes of 2 percent or more are rare despite daily point swings.

New York Wall Street William LeFevre The New LeFevre Dow

Kiwi back in the skies amid bankruptcy relief

Kiwi Air Lines resumes limited service from Newark as it seeks a $15 million investment to emerge from Chapter 11. The carrier plans 26 daily flights with seven jets, offering January fares from 79 to 99 dollars and promising February discounts as it aims to fill 40 percent of seats this month and 55 percent in February.

Kiwi International Air Lines Newark International Airport Newark N.J Kiwi Jerry Murphy Lanta Chicago West Palm Beach Fla Atlanta Penegi Tampa Las Vegas Bermuda Murphy

Nasdaq Rules Aim to Boost Investor Power in Trading Change

Nasdaq introduces new SEC order handling rules expanding limit orders across the market to reduce spreads and boost investor clout. Dealers previously hid customer orders, potentially fattening profits by billions. the move could foster competition, narrowing the bid ask gap and lowering trading costs.

Bill Broka Justice Department SEC Barron's Magazine

Taiwan to ban investments over 30 million in China

Taiwan plans a ban on investments exceeding 30 million in China until talks resume. The move halts Formosa Plastics Group's 3 billion Chinese power plant project and President Enterprises' 200 million investment, after Lee Teng-hui warned such money could threaten Taiwan's economy. Authorities could not comment. China cites Taiwan as a rebel province and tensions remain high since 1995 visits and subsequent talks disruption.

Taipei, Taiwan Taiwan China Formosa Plastics Group President Enterprises Lee United States Beijing

Stock market climbs to bond-defying heights

New York reports stocks soar as bonds slide, challenging the usual link between markets. The Treasury yield rose to as high as 6.90 percent, the steepest since late October, suggesting higher borrowing costs may curb consumer spending and company revenues.

Treasury

Drug ads spark calls to reform FDA rules

New York AP reports drug advertisements overwhelm readers with fine print and promise little risk detail in main text. Critics say ads hype benefits and hide dangers, urging FDA to require risks and alternatives in the ad body while industry seeks looser guidelines.

Joseret Food and Drug Administration FDA Sidney Wolfe Public Citizen Wolfe

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