GAO threatens withhold of Medicaid payments over care monitoring
The GAO warned HEW Secretary Mathews and Treasury Secretary Simon that illegal Medicaid payments could be halted after July 1 if states do not ensure proper care for long term hospitalization patients. The move follows criticism of HEW's monitoring lapses and mirrors prior sharp oversight by Rep. Moss.
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Illinois adults education funds face large cut rally planned
About 500 students and teachers from Chicago and other cities will travel to Springfield to lobby against Senate Bill 1650 cutting adult education funds from 17.61 to 7.07 per student. Leaders say the reduction could end general adult education in Illinois. several college presidents discuss potential cost offsets and program protections.
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Partee Denies Taking Bribes in Ready-Mix Case
Illinois Senate President Cecil Partee denied taking bribes after being named among 16 Democratic senators who received cash from an $80,000 ready-mix slush fund. The testimony outlined $500 shares to Partee and other lawmakers, with Partee insisting he has never taken a bribe in his life and declining further comment.
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Albert disputes Time report on Capitol orgy room
Albert says he does not believe a Time Magazine claim that a Capitol room named the Board of Education and used by speakers for meetings as a hideaway has hosted orgies. He notes the report makes no claim that he was involved. The room's nickname arose from gatherings with influential friends, including Sam Rayburn, in former times.
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Syrians Seize Sidon Approaches Ahead of Beirut Moves
Syrian troops and tanks seized control of the approaches to Sidon 25 miles south of Beirut and occupied the adjacent Sidon refinery to safeguard fuel supplies as they press toward Beirut amid Lebanon’s 14 month civil war. The advance drew protests from Muslim and Palestinian leaders.
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Doctor awarded $18,000 in countersuit ruling
Skokie radiologist Dr. Leonard Berlin received $18,000 in damages from a Circuit Court jury after alleging Harriet Nathan, her husband and two lawyers filed a malice lawsuit without reasonable cause. Judge David A. Canel said lawyers should have solid evidence before filing.
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Butts held on charge of attempted murder
Larry R. Butts, 34, of rural Murphysboro, is jailed on attempted murder charges after a shotgun fire on Illinois 3 north of Chester. A witness saw a shotgun tossed into the Mississippi River, parts recovered, and a tire and vehicle metal hit by pellets. The Ledbetters were unharmed. three of Butts's children were in the car. Preliminary hearing pending.
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Revolutionary group claims bombing at U S Army base
A group calling itself Revolutionary Cell Brigade Ulrike Meinhoff claims responsibility for bombings injuring 16 at a U S Army headquarters and arson at a U S Air Force base near Frankfurt. Western German security tightens as analysts note sterling decline and government denial of measures. Japan welcomes economic summit. Prime Minister Miki to attend if held. U S plans summit in the Caribbean this summer per White House.
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Pound Dives as Labour Faces Economic Crisis in London
The pound sterling hits a new low as Labour faces criticism over economic policy. Michael Foot cancels a US trip to stay in London amid threats of revolt in the House of Commons over impending spending cuts. Economists warn of broader crisis as political tensions rise.
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VCU hiring policy ruled unconstitutional by federal judge
U S District Judge D Dortch Warriner ruled Virginia Commonwealth University violated the equal protection clause and Civil Rights Act by using affirmative action that favored women in hiring and quotas. The decision affirmed plaintiff Dr James Albert Cramer who claimed he was passed over for two teaching jobs in 1974.
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