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News Briefs

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MEDICARE EXPANSION PROPOSED-"President Clinton yesterday proposed the largest expansion of Medicare in a quarter century, offering early retirees at age 62 and displaced workers as young as 55 the opportunity to buy coverage under the government's health care program" (The Washington Post).

G.O.P. CHAIRMAN URGES PARTY NOT TO PUNISH CANDIDATES WHO OPPOSE ABORTION BAN-"Seeking to avert a bitter internal battle, Jim Nicholson, chairman of the Republican National Committee, on Tuesday urged the party to scuttle a resolution denying party money to candidates who oppose banning a controversial type of late-term abortion" (The New York Times).

LOTT HONDURAS TRIP MIXES BUSINESS AND FANTASY-"In an opportune, midwinter mix of business and pleasure, Sen. Trent Lott, the majority leader, and four of his colleagues are leading a 23-member delegation on a five-country tour of Latin America this week to review American troops, international trade and anti-drug programs in the region" (The New York Times).

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