Killer Conchester Highway Drives Push for More Road Money
In Boothwyn Pennsylvania residents fear the six mile Conchester Highway called a killer by locals. Officials cite dozens of fatal crashes and urge extra funding to add lanes center barriers and turn areas. Lawmakers debate a highway bill exceeding balanced budget limits as transportation needs surge.
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Philadelphia
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Theresa Guyer
Washington
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House Transportation Committee
Upper Chichester
William T. Robinson
Robinson
House
Pennsyyvania
Doncaster
Highway funding shifts to repair over new build
Senate proposes 214 billion over six years while the House cites 217 billion. Experts say the priority is repairing and upgrading existing highways to reduce accidents, ease congestion, and spur development. Much funds would expand four lane roads and upgrade bridges and safety features as car use grows nationwide. Florida officials note maintenance has consumed scarce dollars, delaying capacity projects. nationwide highway travel rose 36.5 percent since 1985 while road mileage grew 1.3 percent.
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House
Ex lifeguard fights to help set employer harassment rules
Beth Ann Faragher, a former Boca Raton ocean lifeguard, sued in 1992 after enduring unwanted embraces and explicit propositions by two male supervisors. The case tests employer liability for supervisor misconduct and awareness, with the Supreme Court weighing in as it shapes future harassment standards. Faragher named Marine Safety Chief Bill Terry and supervisor David Silverman, who allegedly touched her and made offensive remarks and gestures, including prompting women to shower with him.
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Boca Raton
Fla
Beth Ann Faragher
City Hall
Faragher
Denver
U.S. Supreme Court
Insurance firms see new interest in harassment
Hartford area insurers report rising demand for employment practices liability insurance tied to sexual harassment. Since 1996 Hartford Financial Services has sold about 1000 policies with an average 40-employee firm paying roughly 3000 dollars yearly. Growth now about 10 percent monthly as more firms seek coverage amid rising lawsuits and larger settlements.
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Jeffrey P. Klenk
Executive Risk Inc
Simsbury
Hartford Financial Services Group
Hartford
Toby Levy
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Reports
Astra USA Inc
Prostate Cancer Blood Test Aids Early Detection
Newport Beach researchers report a genetic test that detects cancer cells in pelvic lymph nodes, signaling spread beyond the prostate. The test screens for active prostate cell mRNAs to flag relapse risk, potentially guiding immediate treatment and sparing unnecessary surgery.
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Calif. A
Anna Ferrari
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York
Ferrari
American Cancer Society
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