Anti drug ads target American Indians in White House push
The Clinton administration unveiled a $2 million advertising campaign to curb drug abuse among American Indians, citing the highest national usage rates. Barry McCaffrey announced print and radio spots across 79 tribal newspapers and eight major outlets, while tribal leaders urged more funding for sustained prevention and treatment programs.
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New Mexico
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Juana Marie
Jemez Pueblo
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Senator pushes to close Medicaid loophole in push for reform
Senate Finance Committee chairman Sen. William Roth argues states inflate Medicaid spending to claim large federal reimbursements. He says the loophole turns health coverage for pregnant women, children, seniors, and disabled into a bank for unrelated state projects. Officials estimate potential tens of billions in overpayments, with $2 billion lost this year.
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Clinton
Senate Finance Committee
William Roth
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Sides reach Everglades compromise
Washington AP reports a compromise raises odds for Senate approval of a 1.4 billion first Everglades restoration installment. The long term plan could cost about 8 billion and span up to four decades. Contention centered on water allocation water rights and Interior Department authority.
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Beware laetrile face warns officials in 1980 case
Federal health officials cautioned Internet users about laetrile a seed based concoction touted as a cancer cure. Florida court actions marked another government bid to suppress laetrile after decades of use and a National Cancer Institute study found no cancer fighting effect. Cyanide poisoning risk noted. FDA declared illegal and courts upheld action ending laetrile by 1980.
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Leaders say Indians stuck with bad loans
Native American households face high interest and up front fees for housing loans. Tribal housing officials cite rates of 24 percent and higher for mobile homes and home improvements, with Saginaw Chippewa members paying 18 percent plus. Off-reservation benchmarks run around 10–11 percent.
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Christopher Boesen
National American Indian Housing Council
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Saginaw Chippewa Reservation
James Clements
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