Tobacco firms defend settlement amid teen smoking data
Companies say they follow the 1998 settlement and won’t market to kids while government analysts note ongoing teen use. CDC data show high school freshmen smoking declined from 1997 to 1999 but 12th graders rose, with black students’ rates lower than white peers. Officials urge broader prevention and faster action.
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Virus spreads to 38 counties in state with West Nile cases
The West Nile virus has spread to 38 counties and New York City with 323 dead birds found statewide and three human cases on Staten Island. Oswego and Cayuga counties plan larvicide use and limited spraying while monitoring mosquito pools and standing water for breeding, as officials warn vulnerable groups to stay vigilant.
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Chris Iven
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Candidates clash over college credits and tax cuts at state fair
The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, proposed credits for tuition and expenses, sparking debate about HOPE and Lifetime Learning limits. Clinton seeks a 28 percent credit for college or secondary tuition while Lazio pushes different cuts, including a marriage penalty costing families. Both agree on expanding Internet access to rural New York, as Lazio tours the state fair and politics mingle with fundraisers.
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Test score gap between black and white students widens in 1990s
The 1990 to 1999 results from the federal Education Department show the average 17 year old black reading level near that of a white 13 year old, with gaps widening most among children of better educated parents. Officials cite possible causes including lower expectations, fewer tough courses, and attitudes toward schooling, while some states push reforms to raise achievement.
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Richard Riley
Abigal Thornstrom
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Simon & Schuster
Michael JD Casserly
Council of Great City Schools
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