Pataki applauds 5 percent cuts in workers' comp premiums
Governor George Pataki praised the New York Insurance Department for a 5 percent average reduction in workers' compensation premiums starting Oct. 1, calling it good news for small businesses and job creation. Assembly leader Bragman notes further decreases may follow as cost-saving health programs take effect.
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Workers' compensation board under fire over insider rulings
New York Newsday reports the state workers compensation board and its 60 administrative law judges may have repeatedly ruled on their own members claims. Comptroller Jacobs cites conflicts of interest and millions paid to staff. Ethics commission suggests hiring independent outsiders. legislative leaders promise reform.
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Heatwave and storms strike Central New York region
Fierce storm and oppressive heat hit central New York and parts of the Midwest and East, with power outages in Fulton Watertown and Utica. About 15 uprooted trees blocked Route 104 in Albion Oswego County. The heat is blamed for many deaths across several states as people seek relief in malls and air conditioning.
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Jury selection advances in Susan Smith case in UNION
In Sibhrial UNION South Carolina jury selection proceeds in the murder trial of Susan Smith. Ten jurors are seated as more prospective jurors, including three men and two women, are added. A woman seated earlier cried about leaving her partly paralyzed husband. she was later excused after the judge weighed family needs.
Congress hails ouster of FBI deputy director Potts
Lawmakers welcomed the removal of Louis J. Freeh associate Potts amid a disputed 1992 Idaho siege. Potts was moved to the FBI training division as a Justice Department probe and upcoming House hearings probe another 1993 Waco operation. Republicans and Democrats backed the action.
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