New York is now one of only three states to have a strict law against predatory lenders, thanks to legislation signed by Governor Pataki last week. Whether New York City will get its own law to further restrict unfair lending practices, however, is now in question.
A shortage of over-the-counter inhalers leaves asthmatic New Yorkers–especially those without health insurance–without an emergency remedy in case of an attack, and gives doctors hope that more people will seek professional help.
The future of the federal welfare program is suddenly up in the air. Congress recently decided to postpone debate on the matter until after the fall elections, at which point the Republicans may take control of the Senate and ignore the current leading plan for welfare reform–which is more lenient on work requirements and more generous with child care support.
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