US deploys 12 Coast Guard and Navy ships to Florida Straits
Washington orders 12 vessels to the Florida Straits to deter Cuban exodus and repatriate refugees if needed. In Key West a 19-year-old Cuban mechanic fired on a sailor and commandeered a government boat to ferry 25 relatives to the United States. he is jailed while others are released to a refugee settlement group.
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Suspicious Fire Destroys Planned Parenthood Clinic in Brainerd
An early morning fire at a Brainerd Planned Parenthood clinic destroyed the medical office and nearby businesses with no injuries. Investigators from the FBI, ATF, and state fire marshal are probing the cause as city officials call the blaze highly suspicious.
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Ron Johnson
Faulkner to face Citadel hair shave as first female cadet
Shannon Faulkner vows not to back down after a judge rules Citadel may shave her head as she becomes its first female cadet. The ruling reinforces the all male school's policy while she prepares to report on Monday amid a 18-month court battle. Separately PepsiCo and Starbucks announce a plan to develop ready to drink coffee beverages leveraging Starbucks expertise and Pepsi's distribution network to broaden cold coffee offerings.
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Kid hospital patient attacked by intruder in Chicago ward
A seven year old kidney patient at Wyler Children's Hospital was assaulted in her bed by a man in his twenties who silenced her with a pillow. Police sealed the hospital, but no suspect was found. The girl received medical care and counseling and was sent home on schedule after treatment.
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Clinton backs Mitchell bill as health reform debate tightens
Clinton says he cannot accept health care reform with less universal coverage than Mitchell. Mitchell would require employers to pay half the cost of workers insurance and aimed for 95 percent coverage by 2000. The American Association of Retired Persons endorsed the Mitchell bill and the House leadership plan, urging passage. Senate debate continued with Democrats praising Hawaii’s 50 percent employer mandate as a partial precedent while Republicans wary of government involvement.
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Health care reform status in Congress summary
House and Senate committees advance rival health reform bills aiming to expand insurance coverage. House Ways and Means moves a Clinton like plan with 80 percent employer premiums support. Education and Labor backs another version without Medicare expansion. Senate panels split on employer mandate versus subsidy based models. Leadership contemplates a blended floor proposal for August debate. Public lines for NewsLine updates provided.
NRA money ties to New York Senate race debate over assault weapons
In a clash over an assault weapons ban, NRA contributions totaling 14100 went to 20 of 35 Republican state senators between January and June, including Pataki. Senate Republicans defend state limits while Cuomo urges state prosecution and a ban.
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Defense Budget Action Silent on Bosnia Embargo
Congress approved a $263.8 billion defense package minus the Bosnia embargo language. The bill raises military pay 2.6 percent and excludes a $300 million U.N. peacekeeping request. Senate oversight halts a $310 million stealth facility until more is known.
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Lawmakers push crime bill amid tight House battle
Supporters predict a narrow House victory for a 33.2 billion federal crime bill after moving the package from the Rules Committee to the floor. The plan would add 100000 police, fund crime prevention, expand death penalty provisions, and limit assault style firearms, with Senate action to follow if the House passes.
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