Georgia flood victims face stress after ordeal
Albany reports floodwaters have fallen and stress rises as victims await disaster aid. James Daniels decries slow help after losing photo ID, home, and belongings, while Red Cross volunteer Raymond Ritch notes widespread trauma and shifts in community dynamics.
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Senate bill trims arts budget as energy funding questioned
The Senate approved a $13 billion Interior appropriations bill cutting NEA funding by 8.5 million to 161 million amid scrutiny of grant use. It also reduced energy conservation funding by 233 million, though the energy program remains 53.4 million above current spending.
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Propane truck crash kills driver in White Plains
A propane truck collided with a highway abutment on Interstate 287 in White Plains at 12:30 a.m. igniting fireballs that burned 9 houses, damaged 6 more, and injured 24 people. Police Chief James Bradley described the explosion as the largest he’d seen.
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Whitewater hearings open with partisan eyes on Clinton aides
The opening day of Whitewater hearings produced no startling revelations. Democrats called it a partisan exercise while Republicans vow to press White House aides who managed damage control. Lloyd Cutler testified that White House staff erred in judgment but did not violate ethical standards.
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Water safety under fire as NRDC flags violations
The NRDC reports nearly 50 million Americans drink inadequately treated water. Using EPA data, the group counted 223,042 federal drinking water standard violations in 1992 and 1993, including 26,275 cases above health limits. Officials note many violations relate to record-keeping rather than immediate health danger.
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Poll backs universal health coverage despite Clinton plan
An Associated Press poll of 1,000 adults in July 2024 finds 74 percent favor guaranteeing health insurance covering all medically necessary care for all Americans. Support strongest among women, Blacks, those born in the 1940s and lower middle class, while overall reform support dips from six months prior.
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Employer mandate divides public like Congress
The issue splits public opinion, reflecting sharp partisan divides and ongoing debate over its impact and fairness. Supporters argue benefits, while opponents warn of burdens on businesses and workers.
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