Jeb Bush Clinches GOP Nomination By Default
Jeb Bush won the Republican nomination for governor after Secretary of State Jim Smith withdrew, eliminating a runoff. Bush led with 46 percent, short of a majority, and will face Democratic Gov. Lawton Chiles in November. Smith plans to join Bush on a statewide swing with Bush's father.
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Mothers and drug use during pregnancy study
The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that more than 5 percent of about 4 million U S women giving birth in 1992 used illegal drugs while pregnant. About 20 percent smoked cigarettes or drank alcohol, with one fifth of those using both substances also using marijuana. Almost 10 percent used cocaine, while non–users had 0.2 percent marijuana and 0.1 percent cocaine.
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Barkley backs GOP run and voter row fuels 1998 bid
Charles Barkley says he will run for Alabama governor as a Republican in 1998 after discussing politics with Dan Quayle and Rush Limbaugh. In Philadelphia area golf events he disputed stereotypes about black conservatives and party allegiance. Janet Jackson discusses family in VIBE. Captain Kangaroo backs child abuse awareness. Gillooly starts boot camp to shave prison time. Benjamin Hooks moves to private room after quadruple heart bypass at Tulane.
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AmeriCorps launches with 800 recruits at ceremony
President Clinton opened AmeriCorps with 800 recruits at a swearing in ceremony. The $360 million program funds 20,000 workers across education health and human needs environment and public safety. If extended Congress may authorize $1.5 billion to employ 100,000 workers with minimum wage, health care, and a $4,725 annual education voucher.
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