Haiti economy teeters under sanctions amid rising hunger
Haiti confronts a deepening crisis as international sanctions isolate the regime and cripple trade. An architect, Richard Cassius, describes layoffs and cash shortages after months of halted exports and pay. The provisional government reshuffles ministers and tightens dollar reporting as the gourde sinks and inflation soars, leaving unemployment high and basic goods scarce.
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Hospital charges below average in Craven NC area
North Carolina study finds Craven Regional Medical Center generally cheaper for common procedures than many state hospitals. Seven of ten procedures are below the state median, while three others including cardiac catheterization, appendectomy and vaginal delivery run higher. The report covers ten procedures at Craven for 1992, with coronary bypass and angioplasty added in 1993.
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Americans' income up for sixth straight month
The Commerce Department reports July after tax income rose 0.5 percent, continuing a six month uptrend though slower than May and June gains. Disposable income and consumer spending edged higher, with savings as a share of disposable income at 4.1 percent in June, revised from 3.7 percent.
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US Cuba talks narrowed to refugees amid limited agenda
The United States and Cuba will resume mid level talks this week focusing only on refugees despite calls for broader negotiations. Officials warn of carefully calibrated moves if Castro advances toward democracy. From Key West relief lists show vast needs as Coast Guard coordinates refugee arrivals after a pause since the 1980 Mariel episode.
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North Carolina health reform plan faces long road
North Carolina lawmakers study a statewide health plan by the State Health Planning Commission chaired by Gov. Jim Hunt. The panel, with legislative leaders and interest groups, has held hearings and adopted a set of guiding principles aiming for universal coverage and cost containment as federal reform stalls.
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