Officials Debate Utility Of Two Hospital Ships
Washington AP report notes the USNS Mercy and its sister ship USNS Comfort, huge hospital vessels with 1000 beds and 12 operating rooms, built from oil tankers in the 1980s. They will undergo sea trials and be placed in Reduced Operating Status five days from home ports, amid budget pressures and questions about peacetime use.
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Flight Attendant Wage Cut Vote Rejects Icahn Deal
TWA flight attendants across seven cities overwhelmingly rejected a 22 percent wage cut and work rule changes valued at $100 million. About 98 percent of the 5,700-member union opposed the concession, signaling continued bargaining as Icahn presses for cost cuts while TWA expands staffing and promotes lower fares.
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Brad Bell
Icahn
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William Hoar
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Reagan Activists Differ Over Hunger Causes in U S
President Reagan told students that hunger stems from lack of access to information about aid. activists blame the administration for ending the Food Stamp Outreach program, saying it reduced outreach to the poor and blocked reinstatement efforts.
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