AT&T New York proposes 35 cent payphone surcharge
AT&T Communications of New York, Inc filed tariffs with the New York Public Service Commission to take effect July 18, 1997. The plan adds a Public Payphone Surcharge of 0.35 dollars to all intrastate calls from public payphones when alternate billing methods are used and covers long distance calls through designated AT&T services including 800 numbers and directory assistance.
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China Critics Seek New Sanctions After MFN Vote
Congress rejected a measure to disapprove extending MFN status for China by a 259 to 173 vote. Critics vow to pursue nontrade censure while endorsing engagement to influence China’s human rights, religious freedom, and policies. Rep. Pelosi and others argue for firmer action. supporters say economic ties aid reform.
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Indiana
International Relations Committee
House votes to end Bosnia mission by June 1998
The House approved cutting off the Bosnia peace keeping mission after June 1998 by 278-148, signaling strong Capitol Hill opposition to prolonging U.S. troop deployments. The White House said Clinton opposes the measure but its flexibility would be limited, and a prior bid to halt funding by year’s end was rejected.
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Clinton
Bosnia
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U.S
Drug use among youths climbs despite overall decline
Barry McCaffrey, head of the ONDCP, says youth drug abuse rises as overall use falls. He cites more hospital admissions for marijuana, often with alcohol or meth, and notes heroin exposure spreading to younger student groups and blue collar workers. First use averages around 16, with eighth graders testing marijuana. The 1996 national trend report surveyed epidemiologists and police nationwide.
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Barry McCaffrey
United States
McCaffrey
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Kide
Office of National Drug Control Policy
Panel urges major IRS reforms with outside board
A congressional panel backed sweeping IRS changes to restore faith in the tax system proposing a seven member outside board including private executives to oversee IRS operations The commission plans legislation next month to implement proposals including extending the tax filing deadline for electronic filers to June 15 and weighing how pending bills affect paperwork burden One economist estimates compliance costs could reach up to 75 billion dollars annually as part of the review.
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Commission
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Sad Gaara
Capitol dome leaks spark bid for 1.5 million fix
Caretakers seek 1.5 million in next year’s budget to seal leaks in the Capitol dome. The 134 year old cast iron dome has developed numerous leaks over time. Eleven House Republicans propose freezing this year’s 2.2 billion legislative branch budget to avoid raising funds for the repairs. Representative Lindsey Graham supports maintenance but suggests financing by trimming other budget items.
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House
Legislative Branch
Lindsey Graham
R-S.c
Amnesia victim linked to Susan Allan identified
A Florida amnesia case matches Susan Dawn Allan from Fort Frances Ontario after a TV plea. Susan, 27, wandered two weeks earlier and could not recall her identity or origin. Police say the memory loss may stem from emotional shock or trauma.
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Susan Dawn Allan
Fort Frapres Ontario
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Minneapolis
Florida
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Orlando
Barbara Bergin
Tam
Fort Frances
Ontario
Minnesota
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Bloomington
Minn
Columbia Park Medical Center
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Alan Keck
Mid-Florida
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