Defense bill targets personnel with AIDS in dismissal plan
Marie, a 34 year old staff sergeant with ten years in the Army, faces forced retirement under a new defense bill provision that discharges service members who have HIV AIDS regardless of illness or ability to perform. She worries about losing her career after years of duty away from family, and cites stigma and leadership remarks as added harm. There are 1,049 service members with AIDS, currently allowed to serve if fit, but the bill would change this policy. Marie contracted HIV from her late husband before his diagnosis, and has kept her status private to protect her daughter and career.
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Magic” Johnson
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Dornan
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U S halts delivery of computers bound for Cuba
In San Diego a protest caravan led by Rev. Lucius Walker refused a permit to send 300 computers and modems to Cuba. Border officials blocked the effort at Otay Mesa while a chartered plane awaited in Tijuana. Twenty three Canadian computers were allowed to pass for Havana.
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Laredo
Texas
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Canada
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Indian tribal colleges face funding crisis across the states
Washington AP reports tribal colleges risk closure due to Interior Department budget stalemate. With only about 20 percent of 1995-96 funding received, many schools cut courses and lay off staff as 29 tribally controlled colleges rely heavily on federal aid. Banks balk at loans. continuing resolutions fund only portions of needed appropriations.
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Interior Department
Janine Pease-Pretty
Little Big Horn College
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Montana
North Dakota
South Dakota
Margaret Perez
American Indian Higher Education Consortium
Nebraska Indian Community College
Fort Belknap College
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