Democrats call budget extreme in Congress clash
Democrats label the Republican budget outline extreme as it moves through Congress without a presidential signature. The plan seeks a $245 billion tax cut for the wealthy and corporations, cuts to Medicare and Medicaid, welfare, and other programs, with savings claimed at $894 billion over seven years. Senate votes appear tight, while House supporters predict success. critics warn of harm to elderly and poor.
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Medicare and welfare cuts spark broad reform plan
The proposal would trim Medicare and health programs by hundreds of billions, reduce the growth rate of medical insurance for the poor, and convert programs into a block grant system with funds allocated to states. It also contemplates cuts to food stamps Aid to Families with Dependent Children and the earned income tax credit for low income workers.
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Graduation fiasco leaves student humiliated and unpaid diploma
Martin recounts being pulled from the line after she passed math, told to return to end, then denied reading her name. She screamed embarrassment as family watched. Ward claimed policy required completion of all tasks. diploma later mailed after insulted student demanded apology.
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Former enemies prepare to dock two spacecraft
Cape Canaveral, Florida. The shuttle Atlantis launches carrying commander Robert “Hoot” Gibson and Anatoly Solovyev as the first Apollo Soyuz era rivals to voyage toward the Russian Mir space station. NASA and Roscosmos plan seven Atlantis Mir dockings over two years with Norman Thagard awaiting pickup.
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Reeve to be moved from Virginia hospital this week
Christopher Reeve, injured in a horse accident on May 27, will leave the University of Virginia Medical Center this week. A spokeswoman said the family is arranging his release and that he continues to progress, relying on a ventilator but able to eat and sit up.
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Nation of Islam members cleared in mall beating case
Five Nation of Islam members were not indicted on kidnapping charges after Texas authorities investigated an incident at West Cliff Mall in Dallas. Two minors and four guards faced accusations tied to a burglary of a store and a cash register, but no one was charged for the alleged beatings.
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Starr Won't Seek Leniency for Hubbell in Tax Fraud Case
Whitewater prosecutor Kenneth Starr declined to seek leniency Tuesday for Webb Hubbell, Hillary Clinton's former law partner. Hubbell, ex Arkansas Chief Justice and former No. 3 at the U.S. Justice Department, faces sentencing on mail fraud and tax evasion charges. He pleaded guilty to bilking $482,410 and evading $143,747 in federal taxes, with a potential 10-year prison term and $250,000 fine. He asked for no more than 16 months in prison.
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New Gene Linked to Most Aggressive Form of Alzheimer's
Researchers in New York identify a defective gene linked to the early onset and severity of Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Peter St George-Hyslop notes the gene's central role may illuminate how all forms arise, underscoring a fundamental disease mechanism.
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Michael Douglas Wife Files for Separation in Santa Barbara
In Santa Barbara California Dianra Douglas wife of 18 years files for separation citing irreconcilable differences. A spokesman says there are no divorce plans and both will continue their careers. Mrs Douglas seeks custody of their 15 year old Cameron.
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