Napster faces injunction as music fans protest ruling
In San Francisco a federal judge ordered Napster shut down pending trial, citing ability to police copyright violations. The move affects about 20 million users and targets only copyrighted music while threatening broader file sharing. Napster plans to appeal while fans and industry figures react with criticism and concern.
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Recording Industry Association of America
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San Mateo
Calif
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Lars Ulrich
Associated Press
RIAA
Russell Frackman
House GOP pushes Social Security tax cut in agenda
House Republicans move to repeal the 1993 tax on Social Security benefits for many seniors, trimming the tax from 85 percent to 50 percent of benefits. The bill, costing about 100 billion over 10 years, targets individuals above 34 000 and couples above 44 000, while Democrats warn of Medicare funding gaps if surpluses falter. President Clinton denounces new cuts and urges bipartisan balance.
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Joint Committee On Taxation
Sprayers kill West Nile mosquitoes in Westchester streets
In Westchester County, 14 Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management drivers sprayed Anvil insecticide from pickup beds to curb West Nile virus, deployed after an outbreak last year killed seven people. Clarke charges agencies per mile as crews target mosquitos at low spray volumes to prevent human harm.
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Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management Inc
Roselle, Ill
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Chicago
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George Balis
Wildfires spread across Western states near Canyon Ferry Lake
Two wildfires east of Helena, Montana, have burned about 20 000 acres and destroyed cabins and outbuildings as more than 70 fires burn across 10 Western states. Firefighters report no containment and anticipate continued active burning with smoke over the Helena Valley.
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Jodie Canfield
Forest Service
Dave Turner
Gen Pedersen
Colorado
Mesa Verde National Park
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Feds urge end to Medicaid transfer loophole
Federal officials warn states to stop moving funds into state Medicaid programs to boost federal matching. The HCFA director cites up to 95 percent of transfers not reaching Medicaid and notes projected 2000 federal Medicaid costs rose by 3.4 billion, with 1.9 billion from the loophole. States like New Jersey Kansas and Louisiana allegedly use the funds for non Medicaid programs. Nebraska defense of use remains cautious as officials cite adherence to federal plans.
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Health Care Financing Administration
Associated Press
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HCFA
Department of Health and Human Services
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Kansas
Louisiana
Nebraska
Bob Seiffert
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