Sobol attacks Pataki budget cutting NY school aid
Outgoing Education Commissioner Thomas Sobol told 2,200 teachers at the NYSUT convention that Gov Pataki's budget would hurt schools more than tax cuts would help. He criticized aid freezes, cuts to programs for poor pupils, and a $290 million reduction for SUNY, calling it bypassing the system.
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Pataki ease on Medicaid managed care plan
Albany reports the Pataki administration will slow its Medicaid reform by enrolling 1.2 million patients in managed care by next spring, then easing targets to 1. Wait. This entry notes revised goals to enroll fewer than planned.
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New York City plans special bilingual high school in Queens
Schools Chancellor Ramon Cortines proposes a new Queens high school for immigrant children with English and native-language instruction. The 1,000-student school would offer broader language options and services such as counseling on health care, jobs, and naturalization, pending Board of Education approval to address overcrowding from rising enrollments.
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First Lady Clinton Criticizes Extremists in GOP Welfare Fight
On CNN, First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton denounces extremists among Republicans pushing welfare cuts too far and urges focusing on children’s futures. She praises some Republicans but avoids naming individuals while calling for civil policy debates.
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Gene gun shows promise in battle against cancer cells
Scientists unveil a gene gun that shoots DNA-coated gold beads into tumors to stimulate immune response. The device delivers genetic material within seconds, faster than viral carriers, aiming to rally the body's defenses rather than directly destroy cancer cells.
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