Hazardous cargo still flies on airlines
The FAA has yet to end hazardous material transport on U S passenger aircraft after the ValuJet crash. Despite new rules fire detection and suppression gear for old cargo holds by 2001, only 41 percent of the fleet has been converted. A beefed up enforcement staff and training aim to curb violations. Fines for offenses rose to 19.6 million in 1998 but penalties often shrink and lag behind violations.
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Bill Wilkening
Vodafone and Bell Atlantic discuss U.S. network alliance
Vodafone AirTouch and Bell Atlantic confirm talks on a potential alliance to link mobile networks for nationwide reach. Analysts say chances are slim, with tensions over AirTouch past deals and Bell Atlantic’s pending GTE acquisition complicating any agreement.
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Chris Gent
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States clamp down as HMOs face fines for late payments
Absecon internist Dr An thony Musarra joins more than a dozen doctors in accusing Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey of late payments. Regulators warned Horizon on June 15 it could be fined up to 10000 for claims not paid within 60 days. Horizon says it pays 30 million claims yearly and disputes are few. States including New York Florida North Carolina and Louisiana are imposing fines to force prompt payments aiming to protect patients and providers from financial strain.
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Anthony Musarra
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North Carolina
Louisiana
Barbara Murray
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J.C. Murray
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Physician Corp. of America
Humana
GM offers lifetime employment in new contract talks
General Motors proposed a lifetime employment guarantee for current workers with more than ten years on the job as part of bargaining with the United Auto Workers. The Times cited the plan aimed at job security while allowing GM to trim overall headcount faster, with union leaders eyeing a focus company model for broad negotiations.
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Pfizer promotes pricey drug for children's ear infections
Pfizer Inc pushes its antibiotic Zithromax over the CDC favored amoxicillin for ear infections in children. Public Citizen cites Pfizer teleconference plans to persuade pediatricians nationwide, while Pfizer defends FDA approval and downplays CDC guidelines.
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CDC
Public Citizen
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Mariana Caprino
Caprino
Favorable jobs report steadies stocks amid market optimism
Strong August employment data buoyed indices as Nasdaq hit a record close and the Dow rose 235 points to 11,078.45 amid brisk volume. Analysts expect the rally to extend into the week with traders watching Friday’s Producer Price Index and September CPI while Fed policy remains a focus.
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