Supreme Court shields HMOs from state court suits
The court ruled unanimous that patients cannot sue HMOs in state courts for denied medical care, limiting potential damages and routing claims to federal courts with caps on awards. The decision affects about 72 million enrolled in HMOs and shifts leverage toward insurers, drawing Democratic criticism and campaign focus.
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Resignation of Gov. John G Rowland over gifts scandal
Gov. John G Rowland, amid graft allegations and a federal probe, resigns effective July 1 after acknowledging poor judgment. Lt. Gov. M. Jodi Rell to serve rest of term. next election in 2006.
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Top generals questioned in Abu Ghraib defense bid
Lawyers for two Abu Ghraib defendants won the right to depose senior U S officers to show inmates were treated under lawful orders. Gen John Abizaid Gen Geoffrey Miller Lt Gen Ricardo Sanchez Lt Gen Thomas Metz and Maj Gen Barbara Fast could be questioned. Trial timing uncertain with hearings in Baghdad.
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Five U S Marines Killed West of Baghdad in Insurgent Attack
Insurgents killed four U S Marines near Ramadi west of Baghdad with a videotaped scene showing bodies and looting. A U S Army soldier died in a Baghdad mortar strike as casualties mounted ahead of Iraq sovereignty transfer. South Korea pressed ahead with plans to send 3000 troops despite threats over a kidnapped national.
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