September 7, 2000
Employers turn away from HMOs
Double-digit premium increases have companies steering workers toward insurance that doesn't entail the high administrative costs of managed care.
Abortion pill nears a federal decision
Four years into a federal review of RU-486, details emerge from the U.S. marketer of the controversial pill.
Firestone executive apologizes in hearing
Congress holds hearings to determine who knew what and when, and admonishes the companies.
Don't forget us, poor nations plead at U.N.
The have-nots call for more democracy in the world body, and more attention to poverty.
Campaign briefs: Gore issues detailed plan for economy
CLEVELAND -- Vice President Al Gore unveiled a book-length campaign manifesto Wednesday that sets forth ambitious goals for the nation and pledges both fiscal prudence and aggressive government intervention to achieve them.
Briefs: Ship noise raises stowaway fears
UNALASKA, Alaska -- A California-bound cargo ship planned an emergency stop in Alaska because crew members heard a pounding noise coming from a deeply buried container.
Clinton warns that chance for Mideast peace is waning
UNITED NATIONS -- In his valedictory address Wednesday before the United Nations and a historic assembly of world leaders, President Clinton urged Israel and the Palestinians to "take the hard risks for peace" while a window of opportunity remained open.
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Decision 2000
Bush Pledges Iraq Arms Hunt Will Continue
'Partial Birth' Abortion Ban Passes House
