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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1999
Page
1
The Senate approved a Republican patients rights measure 53 to 47 after a lengthy debate. It broadens emergency and trial access for 48 million workers in self insured plans and 75 million with employer coverage through an independent appeals process though critics say it excludes over 113 million Americans and offers weak protections. A $13.4 billion five year tax break package was added to the bill to gain GOP support.
Prosecutors filed documents alleging Edward Krystowski accepted 70 000 from developer Restivo and 12 400 in business for Krys tow ski Trade to influence votes on Restivo and Scaletta projects. Scaletta named but not charged. immunity status and further charges unclear.
Chronicle readers are informed that the regular Chronicle-Telegram edition was not printed today because of technical problems. Some columns and features are missing and published as an irregular edition, with apologies for the inconvenience.
Three months after the Columbine massacre, most states kept existing gun laws or loosened restrictions while California moved to limit purchases to one per month and tightened a decade-old rule. Analysts say the shift in gun control was a minor wave compared with media coverage. The period also spurred focus on school safety, concealed weapons, safe storage, and lawsuits against the gun industry.
Lorain man Parker was acquitted of murder in the Oct 28 death of Cleveland Bennett after a six hour jury deliberation. He faced two counts of murder along with voluntary manslaughter and felonious assault, and was sentenced to nine years for the latter. Parker hugged his attorney and thanked the jury, saying he would never be a killer.
President Clinton met with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak in the Rose Garden to discuss peacemaking with the Palestinians and a compromise over the Golan Heights. Barak pledged painful concessions and a path toward Palestinian autonomy while signaling Israel will not return to pre 1967 lines.
The FBI introduced NCIC 2000 enabling officers to scan a single roadside fingerprint and receive an instant match against 250,000 fugitives and wanted persons. The system, with automated fingerprints and mugshots, replaces the older network that required mail or fax checks and hand matching.
The House approved a 4600 pay raise for members of Congress starting January and doubled the next president salary to 400000. The 276-147 vote favored lawmakers’ pay increase, while 334-82 rejected an attempt to block the presidential raise. The measure reflects a favorable climate amid surpluses and lingering public support. Freshmen and tight-margin members largely opposed the raises.
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