Democrats warn GOP ads may be anti-Semitic in NY race
A New York poll shows D'Amato and Schumer dead even as Democrats allege some Republican ads stoke anti Jewish sentiment. The Marist poll puts Schumer at 49 percent and D'Amato at 44 with a tossup margin of error. Union endorsement boosts D'Amato, while other polls vary slightly on the race.
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Coroner Confirms Gum Ingestion Caused Teen Death
The Monroe County Medical Examiners Office says 17 year old Bridget Boykin choked on gum in her throat after dropping a pencil in third period at John Marshall High on Sept 14. She died at a hospital after the mishap. Kathy's Law signed to curb abuse of vulnerable elderly patients expands felony protections for nursing home residents.
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Reno Returns to Work After Fainting Spell
Attorney General Janet Reno, 60, returned to work after a second fainting incident this year. Doctors say dehydration or stress from a church service could have caused the spell, and they will review whether her Parkinsons medication may be a factor.
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Navy orders 25 percent cut in sailors busy work
Navy chief Admiral Jay Johnson orders a 25 percent reduction in inspections duplicative exams and paperwork to relieve overworked sailors and improve morale. He and Gen Henry Shelton testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on readiness amid longer deployments and a smaller force.
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Program to secure child support faces mixed results
A program aimed at fathers of welfare children boosted collections from willing payers but did little for the unable to pay group. Officials noted participating men did not increase their earnings or payments, while new rules tighten aid access for women and children.
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Vacco questions Spitzer finances in AG race
New York attorney general race sees Vacco charging Democratic challenger Eliot Spitzer with unclear financing. Vacco aides say public records contradict Spitzer’s claim of millions in funding and loans, while Spitzer dismisses the attacks as old news.
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Medicare year 2000 glitch may disrupt elderly aid
GAO warns Medicare systems behind schedule for Y2K fixes risking benefits. Medicare will monitor progress from a Baltimore war room while officials promise prompt payments and continued coverage for 38 million beneficiaries despite funding gaps and postponed reforms.
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