Quayle Seeks Cheeseburger After Appendectomy
Indiana governor Dan Quayle joked after his appendix was removed asking for a Wendy's cheeseburger. The operation was his second hospital stay in five weeks as he prepares to announce a run for the Republican presidential nomination.
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Escaped lion in Philadelphia suburbs spooks residents
In Yeadon Pa a pet lion weighing 150 to 200 pounds roamed a suburban apartment complex wearing dog tags and a leash. About ten residents reported sightings as the animal scouted near railroad tracks and garbage. Zoo curator Dave Wood warned children as easy prey for lions and noted that many keep pet lions despite growth to 500 pounds.
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Pataki vows broad downsizing and tax cuts in State of the State
Gov. George Pataki proposes abolishing the Energy Office and Board of Regents, merging economic authorities, selling assets, expanding private bids for services, and widening school aid rules. He seeks a smaller budget, managed care for Medicaid, term limits, and stricter crime penalties while limiting new regulations. He pledges to work with lawmakers in public budget talks.
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Pataki State of the State highlights policy agenda
Highlights outline Gov George Pataki's plan to cut state spending curb growth and cap taxes vow to slash the income tax promote workfare and learnfare push term limits streamline education and eliminate agencies urge death penalty and tighten criminal penalties seek managed care for Medicaid and welfare reforms with Budget timing April 1 deadline and veto strategies.
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Leaders back tax cut oppose reform plans
Albany leaders embraced the final phase of a long delayed income tax cut while opposing governance reforms in Pataki s State of the State. Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver backed the tax cut but dismissed ballot initiatives and term limits. Silver urged modifications to shield low income New Yorkers. Bruno and Silver rejected broad term limits though Silver would consider a two term cap for top state officials.
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County seeks state mandate relief and Medicaid cost relief
Onondaga County plans to pressure Gov. Pataki to cut state mandates and reduce Medicaid costs. County Executive Nicholas Pirro cites a budget of 726 million with 225 million from property and sales taxes and a 59.6 million Medicaid projection for 1995. He backs state takeover of Medicaid costs, managed care, and a mandate funding shift.
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Pataki State of the State draws mixed local reactions
Syracuse leaders and lawmakers react to Gov. Pataki’s address. officials praise reform aims, tax relief, and mandate cuts but urge specifics, balance, and timely budgets. Speakers include Mayor Roy Bernardi, Assembly leaders Bragman and Silver, Senators DeFrancisco and Hoffmann, and County executives Pirro and Sanford.
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