Welfare Reform Bitterly Debated In Clinton Meeting
Republicans pressed ahead on welfare reform after a 544 hour White House session with President Clinton. Governor Engler said momentum is with House contract legislation while Democrats gained some flexibility for states. Rep Shaw urged urgent action and greater benefit restrictions, though Clinton urged more state voice without direct criticism of GOP plans.
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Van Collision Kills Driver and Six Children Near Tolono
A church van returning from a basketball game crashed on a slick road near Interstate 57 outside Tolono Illinois and burst into flames killing the driver and all six young passengers. Three of the victims were brothers as crews iced roads with snow and rain Friday night. The van was broadsided by a chartered tour bus, and the cause is under investigation.
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Pataki names anti tax activist to reform post
Gov Pataki appointed Thomas Carroll president of CHANGE-NY to deputy director of regulatory reform. He will help revise or repeal state rules to improve the business climate. CHANGE-NY formed in 1992 by former Republicans and backers to press tax and spending cuts.
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Elderly Patient Hurt In Hospital Bed Fire
An Albany Medical Center Hospital fire left Lillian Manhurst of Kingston, 79, with second and third degree burns. She was listed in critical condition after a blaze reportedly started in her bed around 30 pm Friday. Investigators consider careless smoking as a possible cause.
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