October 25, 2000
Political wrangling ties up Medicare changes
Republicans say the bill will help seniors. Democrats charge it does too much for insurance companies instead.
Report: Texas scores inflated
A study finds that students improved more in recent years on a state exam than on the leading national assessment test.
North Korea pledges end to missile tests
A quip by Kim Jong Il leads to hopes that Korean tensions can be defused.
Election briefs
Lieberman: Role of religion vital
Study: Uninsured not getting care
CHICAGO -- High numbers of uninsured adults aren't getting needed medical care, and the problem is especially severe among those not in good health, Harvard researchers say.
Deal reached on aid for foreign abortion
WASHINGTON -- Seeking to avoid a pre-election confrontation with President Clinton, congressional Republicans on Tuesday agreed to remove legal restrictions preventing private family planning groups that receive federal funds from spending any money to provide abortions or promote abortion rights in foreign countries.
Israeli officials expect violence in territories to last for months
JERUSALEM -- Palestinian rioting abated somewhat for the second day Tuesday, just as Israeli military officials were offering their assessment that the violence in the West Bank and Gaza Strip was likely to continue for months.
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Decision 2000
Bush Pledges Iraq Arms Hunt Will Continue
'Partial Birth' Abortion Ban Passes House
