Poll finds broad support for Medicare buy-in and child care credit
A Pew poll shows about half of Americans support allowing people ages 55 to 64 to buy into Medicare early and 71 percent back a tax credit to help working parents with child care. The survey also finds two-thirds favor using federal budget surplus for spending over tax cuts or debt repayment.
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Public reaction to Clinton affair prompts impeachment talk
Polls show a narrow majority may believe Clinton and Lewinsky had a relationship but most want him to stay in office. Voters split on impeaching if he urged Lewinsky to lie under oath while others fault the age and alleged sexual conduct. Reactions range from calls for resignation to defenses of a private matter.
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U S pressures Mideast sides for quick results
The Clinton administration steps up peacemaking urging Israel and the Palestinians to show progress soon. Secretary Albright signals a phased West Bank pullback tied to Palestinian actions, with anticipated talks in Europe led by Albright and President Clinton proposing a bargain between Netanyahu and Arafat.
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Charles cracks rib in fall while fox hunting in Wales
AP reports Prince Charles, 49, cracked a rib from a fall during fox hunting on the Wales border nine days ago. His office said the injury won’t stop him from planned Himalayan treks during a 10 day tour of Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka starting in early rev. 7. He plans a Nepal forest and water project visit on Feb. 7 and a five to six hour high altitude trek to a monastery in Bhutan four days later.
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Valentine's Day card shopping a men’s ordeal poll says
A survey by American Greetings finds men view Valentine card shopping as an ordeal, while women enjoy selecting romantic cards. About 900 million cards are bought annually, with 85 percent by women. Men prefer short, direct cards. women favor romantic ones, and both sides like funny cards.
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