Top IRS official investigated for travel advance
The No 2 IRS official Micha el Dolan faced a probe over a 12000 travel advance for moving expenses not fully accounted for The Treasury inspector general looked into whether investigations were biased Dolan says he supplied receipts and has now accounted for all expenses The inquiry follows past criticisms of IRS misconduct and weakpunishments for employee wrongdoings with congressional scrutiny continuing
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Welfare hiring on rise but numbers modest
Washington AP survey shows three times more firms have welfare to work programs than a year ago, yet most of the 100 largest companies still have no plans. UPS hired 8,300 former welfare recipients last year. 34 of the 100 largest firms have programs, 13 plan to start, 53 have none. The Welfare to Work Partnership now has 5,000 members. 135,000 welfare recipients were hired in the last year. 70 percent receive health benefits and 70 percent are full time. Clinton to mark the partnership anniversary, urging ongoing private-sector hiring. Loews plans to hire 600-700 from welfare rolls for Miami Beach project. New York HQ hired eight, seven still employed.
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Loews
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Moneyer
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Foreign leader wary of presidential guard testimony
The Secret Service says a G-7 leader worries about privacy during U S visits if guards testify about what they see. An unnamed official confirmed the concern to Newsweek and noted the issue could affect access and trust with protectees.
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Study of Angiostatin Gene Therapy in Mice Shrinks Tumors
French researchers report in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that a modified virus carrying the gene for angiostatin delivered to mice caused tumors to shrink by blocking blood vessel formation. The study shows primary tumor growth dramatically inhibited in lab mice with rat and human cancers.
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Americans overestimate cost of college poll finds
A nationwide survey for the American Council on Education shows most Americans believe a four year college is worth the price but view affordability as a major barrier for most. The study notes 60 percent deem it worth the price while 71 percent say four year college is not affordable for most Americans. Blacks and Hispanics show stronger affordability concerns. 85 percent expect to manage public college costs, 70 percent for private colleges.
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