Bruno lashes out at Pataki aides over leadership claims
Albany reports Majority Leader Joseph Bruno accuses Gov Pataki aides of planting items in the media to question his leadership and accuses them of seeking dictatorial power. He defends the 1998-99 budget vetoes and asserts the Senate balance and partnership with Pataki. He criticizes the executive staff as territorial while praising bipartisan cooperation with Sheldon Silver.
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Better child care for working poor urged
Washington report on the 1998 Kids Count survey notes welfare rolls shrink but affordable quality child care remains scarce. It cites average annual costs around 4000 dollars per child, higher in metropolitan areas, with working poor families gaining little from limited options and many children left in makeshift arrangements.
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CBO to raise 1998 surplus estimate to about 50 billion
The Congressional Budget Office plans to boost its 1998 surplus estimate to roughly 50 billion as it releases April tax and spending data. Analysts expect a range of 40 to 60 billion amid a strong economy and rising federal revenue. President Clinton urges Congress to hold tax cuts or extra spending until retirement security for baby boomers is addressed.
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FBI adds clinic bomber to most wanted list and raises reward
The FBI places Eric Rudolph on the nations 10 most wanted list marking the first fatal abortion clinic bombing. The reward rises to 1 million dollars from 100000 to generate tips. Attorney General Janet Reno FBI Director Louis Freeh and ATF Director John Magaw announced at a Washington news conference. Rudolph, 31, from Murphy North Carolina, eluded capture after the January 28 Birmingham Alabama attack that killed a security guard and wounded a nurse.
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Bipartisan Senate backs overhaul of the IRS plan
Senate leaders from both parties unite behind a sweeping IRS overhaul with a $19.3 billion price tag. Finance Chairman Roth faces questions on funding gaps while conservatives push to block treasury secretary and a TRS union member from serving on an oversight board. Debate raises concerns about steering the measure away from a Christmas tree of tax breaks as it moves toward final passage.
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Lott Doubts Senate Will Act On Tobacco Policy This Year
Senate leader Trent Lott questioned whether any tobacco bill will reach the floor this year. He cited McCain's measure as the leading option but noted it may face insufficient support amid a costly advertising push by the tobacco industry. Democrats argued the proposal could be blocked or sidelined in the current session.
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Snitzer formally joins attorney general race in 1998 bid
Eliot Spitzer, Manhattan attorney and former prosecutor, joins the Democratic bid for New York state attorney general. He argues incumbent Dennis Vacco is focused on headlines and vows a reform push. Spitzer, a millionaire, previously finished fourth in a 1994 four way primary.
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Woman sues Macy’s for Thanksgiving Day parade injuries
Kathleen Caronna, 34, in a coma after a Cat in the Hat balloon struck a lamppost during Macy’s parade. The suit seeks 395 million dollars against Macy’s and the city, alleging carelessness and negligence in parade operation. Caronna has returned home with daily therapy ongoing.
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Kathleen Caronna
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Apollo Theater funding tied to Harlem dispute
New York officials threaten to withhold 400000 in grants unless Apollo Theater Foundation finances are clarified. Mayor Rudolph Giuliani Gov. George Pataki and Empire State Development Corp. signaled continued blocking of funding as Rep. Charles Rangel’s foundation faces scrutiny over federal aid use and a licensing deal with Inner City Theater Group, the main tenant.
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Niagara Falls teen pleads to reduced charge in schoolmate death
In Niagara County Family Court a 13-year-old boy charged with manslaughter admitted to assault in the fatal beating of Sean Gutschall. He faces up to 18 months in juvenile detention at sentencing on July 8. Two co-defendants had pled guilty earlier.
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NY unions push for third political party
Albany unions including the Communications Workers of America and Buffalo Teachers Federation back forming a new party focused on working families. They say neither major party addresses key issues and urge a voter option that reflects working-class values.
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