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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 2001
Page
3
A San Jose man Andrew Burnett 27 was convicted of animal cruelty for throwing Leo a fluffy white chichon frise into traffic after a February 2000 minor crash. Sentencing set for July 13. The case drew large donations and public outrage from dog lovers.
Senators argued over a proposed patients bill of rights and Medicare drug coverage as Republicans warned of higher insurance costs and potential loss of employer coverage. Daschle pressed to move the measure while Nickles cautioned against rushed, flawed legislation amid party divisions and campaign pressures. The plan aims to guarantee emergency care access, direct specialist access, overnight hospital stays for mastectomies, and trial cost coverage.
Democrats press a rivals plan as they begin debate on patients rights legislation led by Edward Kennedy John McCain and John Edwards while Republicans and President Bush back a Frist Breaux Jeffords plan. The proposal would allow all Americans with health insurance to sue in federal court over benefits including contract disputes co payments and other non medical judgments.
Reported debate centers on whether patients can sue insurers in state or federal courts over coverage denials and medical judgments. Proposals vary on punitive damages limits, exhaust requirements, and who may be sued, with Republicans opposing broader access and Democrats arguing for patient remedies amid party politics.
May Robinson warns a large cut would decimate the school system. Talks between joint subcommittees collapsed after a dispute over unused bond funds. Some board members favor maintaining last year’s $29 million budget, while televising meetings is discussed to justify funding. Commissioner Loftis says a small cut may be needed pending public vote. Contact Calvin Carter at (704) 869-1833.
Code enforcement officer Deedee Gillis says Mitchem received a notice to seal holes within 15 days or face a $100 fine, though officials expect cooperation. Nearby residents report bat encounters at Moore’s home, with rabies precautions advised for Moore, her son, and partner. Animal Control notes bats seek dark spaces, urging hole sealing and lighting in attics to prevent repeats.
The bill would lower the monthly sales tax threshold to 100 dollars, raising an estimated 66.1 million next year, and require firms to remit taxes twice monthly for 10,000 dollar or more in sales, raising 10 million. Utilities would also pay semi monthly, adding 31.5 million, with other measures adding 12.6 million. A tax code tweak mirroring federal changes would reduce revenue by 3.4 million.
The article covers bipartisan support for a veterans education bill tied to the GI Bill legacy. It notes 21 million veterans have used GI Bill benefits, with 8 million from World War II and Vietnam eras each, and nearly 1 million since 1985 under the Montgomery GI Bill. VFW official Sid Daniels cites rising education costs and argues for higher funding, while Rep. Lane Evans criticizes leadership for blocking a $24 billion option. The Bush administration backs the measure but seeks budgetary balance.
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