Talks with Cuba set in New York on immigration focus
The Clinton administration announced talks in New York with Cuban officials aimed at easing a refugee crisis. Officials insisted no broader policy or Cuba embargo would be discussed, stressing dialogue on legal, orderly migration and lifesaving efforts as 16,000 Cubans have been rescued since August. Cancun
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Rally Demands Blockade on Island by Cuban Exiles in Miami
Cuban exiles in Miami stage a rally urging renewed U.S. blockade of Cuba. Speakers allege economic pressure can force political change, calling for coordinated action with international allies and ongoing demonstrations downtown.
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Is military health care best for universal reform
The Associated Press reports on President Clinton’s health care strategy shifting toward a narrower reform bill as Congress stalls on a broad package. Foley signals possible progress on universal coverage quality and cost control, while a Navy family notes military care’s limits and shared concerns about a government run system. Cmdr Rich Foster links military health care to the universal plan, highlighting managed care goals.
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Local AARP Chapter Battles National Health Care Reform Support
Local retirees including Eunice Barrows of New Bern dispute the national AARP line backing health care reform. They say leaders spoke publicly without chapter input while National AARP officials report broad member concern. Roger Kramer notes focus on long term care and drug costs amid broader reform debate.
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Wife Seeks Answers as Psychiatrist Vanishes With Children
In Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Dr Sheldon Kalmutz, a respected psychiatrist, disappeared with his wife Okson Kalmutz and their two children Amanda and Jonathan after announcing a move to Dallas. Police call it a rare, well-planned disappearance. the family believed they were moving for a better position.
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North Carolina Eyes $230 Million Police Boost in Crime Bill
North Carolina officials await federal action on a $30 billion crime bill with about $230 million for 2,600 new state police officers and $93 million for prisons and boot camps. Lawmakers must decide spending within federal rules, while critics say judges and defenders need funding too. The bill also expands the federal death penalty and sets life terms for certain repeat violent or drug offenders.
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Proposal Targets Violent Crime With New Weapons Ban and Budget
The plan seeks lifelong penalties for felons and drug convicts, bans 19 assault weapon types, and proposes 6.9 billion dollars to fund crime prevention programs.
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