Medicare drug plans spark GOP and Clinton clash in Congress
Washington reports diverging Democratic and Republican blueprints for senior prescription coverage. Clinton’s plan appears more generous with higher Treasury costs, while the GOP strives for private-market competition. CBO estimates show participation and savings vary by plan, with insurers allowed to shape formulary lists and co payments.
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From Burgers to Bellagio How Ex‑F inmates find work
Darrell, a former inmate, eyes a tenth casino job but must prove he can start anew. At Bellagio, ex offenders are steered into jobs through a program run with police, prisons and parole agencies. John Pucci notes the need for change in mindset and drug tests, while Hawkins and Hankins describe gains in pay, health benefits, and fatherhood.
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Border deaths mourned at La Raza ceremony
At the San Diego Convention Center the National Council of La Raza memorialized nearly 550 migrants who have died on the California and Arizona borders since 1995. Doves were released as names were read, urging migrant safety and a human face for the tragedy amid Operation Gatekeeper and border-patrol efforts.
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Perfect Storm leads box office as Clooney film tops weekend
George Clooney's The Perfect Storm opened at No. 1 with 41.7 million, edging Mel Gibson's The Patriot at 21.7 million and the animated Chicken Run at 12.8 million. The weekend boosted overall box office, with the top 12 films earning 121.8 million, up 5.3 percent from 1999, as Hollywood eyed a strong five-day Fourth of July period.
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Naval Academy students investigated in rape case
Two male students at the Naval Academy face an investigation after an off campus party in Arnold. No charges have been filed pending review by the Anne Arundel County State's Attorney's Office. Police say the Navy Criminal Investigative Service is involved as part of standard practice. Both students remain under supervision at the academy.
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