Debates flare as patients' rights bill heat rises in Congress
Washington AP report outlines White House and Senate Republicans clashing over a patient protection plan. Democrats push a patient bill of rights with outside review, specialist access, and emergency coverage. Republicans call it costly and government overreach. Shalala cites AMA support and modest cost estimates. Wall Street shows HMO stocks dipping as premiums lag behind costs. analysts warn lower profits may threaten capital for health care firms.
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Leader lambasts Clinton travels in travel tally clash
Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott accused President Clinton of being a political bystander by spending so much time overseas. He noted Clinton has been out of the country over 70 days this year, while praising some bipartisan progress on highway funding and education. Rahm Emanuel defended overseas leadership and urged progress on priorities like drugs, guns, schools, and health care. Orrin Hatch defended Clinton’s abilities but urged more active leadership on teenage smoking legislation.
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Hatch Considers Legislation Over Secret Service Testimony
Senate Judiciary chair Orrin Hatch pledged hearings to define how much Secret Service agents may reveal about presidential protectees. The debate follows a Washington appeals court ruling allowing Kenneth Starr to question Secret Service personnel in the Lewinsky case, with Justice Department weighing an appeal.
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States graded on shark protection by environmental groups
A coalition of environmental groups rates Atlantic and Gulf states on shark protection. Florida earns good marks for stricter state rules, while Louisiana and New Jersey face criticism for lacking management plans despite large fisheries. The study urges state measures to align with federal protections to curb overfishing and protect nurseries in estuaries and bays.
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