GAO finds few IRS misconduct claims supported by evidence
The GAO report released this week found little corroboration for allegations from Senate hearings that IRS employees abused taxpayers or used heavy handed tactics. Investigations triggered by those hearings showed managers acted within discretion and no vendettas or retaliatory actions could be substantiated. The findings echo prior audits and fuel debate over IRS reforms enacted in 1998.
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White House Pushes Hate Crimes Bill Ahead of Elections
President Can yon aims to revive hate crimes legislation by forcing a congressional vote before November. Clinton and Attorney General Janet Reno met with state law enforcement officials at the White House to rally public support and pressure Republicans. A senior official cited Texas Governor George Bush's ties to extremist elements as a factor in renewing the push amid party tensions.
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Uninsured Poor Families Rise Amid Benefit Gaps
A new study finds fewer low income workers with children have employer health insurance or can afford premiums, raising the share of uninsured poor parents. The report shows 1997 to 1999 increases from 31 percent to 35 percent, due to welfare-to-work shifts and weak benefits or wages.
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Internet Census Returns Hit Roughly Sixty Six Thousand
The Census Bureau reports about 66 000 questionnaires were answered online this year the first time the cyberspace option was offered. Officials cited testing needs and limited publicity while acknowledging the system could handle up to 800 000 users per hour. Kenneth Prewitt stressed the priority was ensuring functionality.
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GE urged to start PCB education program in New York
Albany Comptroller H. Carl McCall and New York City Comptroller Alan Hevesi back environmental groups calling General Electric to adopt a public education program on PCB dangers. The proposal aims to inform the public and support cleanup efforts along affected river systems. Rich Schiafon of Scenic Hudson praises GE’s ability to raise awareness.
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SUNY trustees may revive rejected charter schools
SUNY's charter school committee recommended the board vote to resubmit three charter proposals to the Regents. The Charter School of Science and Technology in Rochester, Merrick Academy Queens Public Charter School, and Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School on Long Island could open in the fall if the Regents approve on resubmission. If the Regents delay, the original rejection could take effect after 30 days.
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Deer ticks to thrive after mild winters in New York
Albany report notes that ticks spreading Lyme disease may be abundant after two mild winters. David Weld of the American Lyme Disease Foundation in Westchester County predicts a horrible year as ticks, carried by mice and deer, increase.
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Eighth cab driver killed in Bronx robbery
Two of four robbers who shot a livery cab driver to death in the Bronx were wounded when the car crashed and were captured. The driver was the eighth killed this year, shot once in the head, as police reported. A woman had been killed previously the prior year.
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Corrections and notices from Syracuse Herald Journal
Herald Journal outlines correction policy and customer service details. It repeats correct contact numbers for Tim Bunn and the Customer Service department, notes free admission for YMCA-WEIU white elephant sale at 27 Witham Street Auburn, and lists subscription rates and mailing particulars amid typographical errors.
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