19 Apr 1997
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1997
Page
1
President Clinton said he is not worried by new information emerging from the McDougal case and insisted he did nothing wrong. McDougal, sentenced to three years, claimed Clinton attended a 1986 meeting about a fraudulent loan and said he was tired of lying for the Clintons.
The American Association of Retired Persons dropped a proposal to collect $20 per member monthly from HMOs for each member ages 50 and older in participating markets. The plan faced Medicate kickback law concerns and four of nine HMOs withdrew, delaying the program at least six months. AARP has about 33 million members nationwide.
Scientists identify how the HIV virus penetrates host cells revealing a ball-and-socket mechanism in a viral protein and a potential target for drugs. Researchers at Whitehead Institute report in Cell and cited by The Boston Globe. treatment is not imminent.
Reports say Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be indicted in the Cabinet scandal over alleged trade of ministerial support for troop withdrawal from Hebron. State Attorney Edna Arbel and Attorney General Miyakim Rubenstein reportedly reached a conclusion but kept it secret until Sunday.
The State Department ordered all dependents of U S Embassy personnel to leave Zaire citing political and security unrest. Private citizens were urged to depart quickly with transportation arranged privately, as rebels control eastern regions and unrest reaches Kinshasa.
Lt. Gov Betsy McCaughey Ross says she will stay with Republican politics but may run in a primary against the governor's pick to replace her. She ruled out challenging Pataki or Rep Carol Maloney, but left open a bid to keep her current post. She spoke outside a Upper West Side building while helping Meals on Wheels deliver Passover food.
Fears of vandalism led federal officials to restrict access to the Murrah building site as relatives recall victims during a two hour ceremony. No speeches or public prayers were held, with taps a wreath laying and 168 seconds of silence at 9 02 am. Relatives read names and sought spots near the fence where the building once stood. The anniversary coincided with Timothy McVeigh's Denver bombing trial gaining attention.
The Syracuse James M. Hanley Federal Building and other federal offices tighten security for the April 19 anniversary of the Oklahoma bombing and the Waco raid. FBI officials cite heightened awareness with no specific threats but mention past upgrades costing about 160 million dollars including fortified walls, bulletproof glass, and increased staff.
Callins heard noises as intruders entered through a pried rear door of the school. Arnold and Lambertson fled as Collins pursued them upstairs before catching them two blocks away on Hixson Avenue. Arnold claimed they acted bored and damaged only to avoid costs.
President Clinton cautioned Republicans that a balanced budget accord may not come quickly, while urging Democrats to keep social programs intact. He stressed no quick bargain if terms are poor, and highlighted priorities such as education, health care for children, environment, and Medicare protection. House Republicans move to fund disaster relief and Bosnia operations with offsetting cuts, while Senate leaders seek a long term funding plan to avert a government shutdown.
Automated weather service from NewsLine lists multiple four digit codes for pollen and mold forecasts, travel advisories, severe weather alerts, and time temperature from Clifton Square. Access via local or toll free numbers and online at Syracuse.com for forecasts and Nexrad images.
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