Speeders Frustrate Officials Over 55 MPH Enforcement
Washington reports federal highway funds at risk as many drivers exceed the 55 mph limit. Transportation Secretary Elizabeth Dole warns Arizona Vermont New Hampshire Rhode Island and Maryland may lose up to 10 percent of non interstate highway aid for poor compliance. States blame monitoring methods weather and rural road bias while pledging efforts to curb speeding. Officials note variability in where and how speed data is collected and stress random sensor checks on 5 mile sections.
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Bus Driver Refuses Hospital Detour In Child's Death
CHICAGO AP A CTA driver is under investigation after a 9 year old with a pacemaker suffered a heart attack en route to a hospital. Nicole Hobson died at Children's Memorial Hospital forty five minutes after arrival. A passenger carried her to the ER as the driver expressed mental anguish over the death.
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Former U S Attorney Named To Probe Deaver Investigation
A federal court appointed Whitney North Seymour Jr. a former U S attorney for New York City to lead the probe into lobbyist Michael K. Deaver. The judges directed a wide sweep seeking all leads and related matters that could bear on possible prosecution.
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U.S
Michael K. Deaver
Whitney North Seymour Jr
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AT&T Union Predict Talks Will Go Down to the Wire
Washington AP officials of AT&T and its largest union forecast talks lasting to the last minute. Workers warned of a weekend strike if no agreement is reached, with preparations for a 11:01 p.m. CDT Sunday walkout under way as talks continue.
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American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Communications Workers of America
Helicopter Crash Kills Five Near Sturgis SD
A military HU-1 helicopter supporting a Minuteman missile convoy crashed about 30 miles from Ellsworth AFB east of Sturgis, killing five and critically injuring one. Two crew and four security personnel were aboard. survivor Airman Latania Huguley of Salem Alabama was listed in critical condition.
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Packwood vows fight to keep tax bill intact
Senate Finance Committee chair Packwood says a growing bloc will oppose any amendment to the tax overhaul. He pledges to keep deductions for IRAs and to prevent a revenue loss, insisting the package stand against all amendments.
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Senate
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R-Kan
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