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He said that despite the new law , Wisconsin will still require federal waivers allowing the working poor to acquire health care coverage from the state , a 60-day residency requirement for participation in the welfare program , and child support collections to go directly to custodial parents .
<response> He said that despite the new law , <location>Wisconsin</location> will still require federal waivers allowing the working poor to acquire health care coverage from the state , a 60-day residency requirement for participation in the welfare program , and child support collections to go directly to custodial parents . </response>
3101
The nation 's new welfare reform law limits eligibility , gives states more power and ends direct federal aid for poor children .
<response> The nation 's new welfare reform law limits eligibility , gives states more power and ends direct federal aid for poor children . </response>
3102
-- Karen Pierog , 312-408-8647
<response> -- <person>Karen Pierog</person> , 312-408-8647 </response>
3103
Snoozing Vietnamese man takes slow train to Alaska .
<response> Snoozing <misc>Vietnamese</misc> man takes slow train to <location>Alaska</location> . </response>
3104
ANCHORAGE , Alaska 1996-08-22
<response> <location>ANCHORAGE</location> , <location>Alaska</location> 1996-08-22 </response>
3105
A Vietnamese man who tried to take a snooze in a railway boxcar in Canada found himself locked in and bound for Alaska with no food or water .
<response> A <misc>Vietnamese</misc> man who tried to take a snooze in a railway boxcar in <location>Canada</location> found himself locked in and bound for <location>Alaska</location> with no food or water . </response>
3106
Officials in the port of Whittier said on Thursday that they found Tuan Quac Phan , 29 , dehydrated , famished and terrified after sailing to Alaska from Canada in the boxcar loaded on a barge , a trip that takes about five days .
<response> Officials in the port of <location>Whittier</location> said on Thursday that they found <person>Tuan Quac Phan</person> , 29 , dehydrated , famished and terrified after sailing to <location>Alaska</location> from <location>Canada</location> in the boxcar loaded on a barge , a trip that takes about five days . </response>
3107
Sgt .
<response> Sgt . </response>
3108
Dan Jewell of the Whittier , Alaska police department described Phan as " extremely cooperative " . "
<response> <person>Dan Jewell</person> of the <location>Whittier</location> , <location>Alaska</location> police department described <person>Phan</person> as " extremely cooperative " . " </response>
3109
Seeing me in my uniform , he kept saying , Jail better .
<response> Seeing me in my uniform , he kept saying , Jail better . </response>
3110
Jail better . '
<response> Jail better . ' </response>
3111
"
<response> " </response>
3112
Phan 's accidental journey started last week in Prince Rupert , British Columbia , where he was searching for a fishing job , Jewell said .
<response> <person>Phan</person> 's accidental journey started last week in <location>Prince Rupert</location> , <location>British Columbia</location> , where he was searching for a fishing job , <person>Jewell</person> said . </response>
3113
" He had climbed up in this boxcar to get out of the weather and to get some sleep , " Jewell said . "
<response> " He had climbed up in this boxcar to get out of the weather and to get some sleep , " <person>Jewell</person> said . " </response>
3114
The next thing you know , the boxcar is coupled up and loaded up to a barge and headed north . "
<response> The next thing you know , the boxcar is coupled up and loaded up to a barge and headed north . " </response>
3115
Police found Phan late on Monday when the boxcar , which was transporting lumber , was opened at Whittier , a port in western Prince William Sound .
<response> Police found <person>Phan</person> late on Monday when the boxcar , which was transporting lumber , was opened at <location>Whittier</location> , a port in western <location>Prince William Sound</location> . </response>
3116
Officials fed Phan some soup , gave him medical care , kept him overnight and then fed him a large breakfast .
<response> Officials fed <person>Phan</person> some soup , gave him medical care , kept him overnight and then fed him a large breakfast . </response>
3117
State , federal agents probe Arkansas church fires .
<response> State , federal agents probe <location>Arkansas</location> church fires . </response>
3118
Steve Barnes
<response> <person>Steve Barnes</person> </response>
3119
LITTLE ROCK , Ark .
<response> <location>LITTLE ROCK</location> , <location>Ark</location> . </response>
3120
1996-08-22
<response> 1996-08-22 </response>
3121
State and federal agents on Thursday sifted through the rubble of two predominantly black Arkansas churches that burned within minutes of one another late Tuesday and early Wednesday .
<response> State and federal agents on Thursday sifted through the rubble of two predominantly black <location>Arkansas</location> churches that burned within minutes of one another late Tuesday and early Wednesday . </response>
3122
Both churches were in the Mississippi delta region of Arkansas , about 90 miles ( 145 kms ) southeast of Little Rock , and were located within three miles of one another .
<response> Both churches were in the <location>Mississippi</location> delta region of <location>Arkansas</location> , about 90 miles ( 145 kms ) southeast of <location>Little Rock</location> , and were located within three miles of one another . </response>
3123
" We 're investigating with the idea that both fires may be arson , but that has n't been conclusively established , " said Wayne Jordan , a spokesman for the Arkansas State Police .
<response> " We 're investigating with the idea that both fires may be arson , but that has n't been conclusively established , " said <person>Wayne Jordan</person> , a spokesman for the <organization>Arkansas State Police</organization> . </response>
3124
Agents of the F.B.I. and the Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco and Firearms were also at the scene , Jordan said .
<response> Agents of the <organization>F.B.I.</organization> and the <organization>Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco and Firearms</organization> were also at the scene , <person>Jordan</person> said . </response>
3125
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church and St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church were both frame structures , each near Turner , Arkansas , a small community surrounded by cotton and soybean fields .
<response> <location>Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church</location> and <location>St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church</location> were both frame structures , each near <location>Turner</location> , <location>Arkansas</location> , a small community surrounded by cotton and soybean fields . </response>
3126
" This is rural Arkansas .
<response> " This is rural <location>Arkansas</location> . </response>
3127
I 'm surprised anyone could even find us out here , " said Fannie Johnson , a member of St. Matthew 's , who said she believed arson was to blame .
<response> I 'm surprised anyone could even find us out here , " said <person>Fannie Johnson</person> , a member of <location>St. Matthew 's</location> , who said she believed arson was to blame . </response>
3128
Others connected with the two churches said they shared that suspicion , although all said they knew of no motive and no racial tension in the area .
<response> Others connected with the two churches said they shared that suspicion , although all said they knew of no motive and no racial tension in the area . </response>
3129
" It 's sad someone would have that kind of spite in their heart , " said Rev. Jerome Turner , pastor of Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church .
<response> " It 's sad someone would have that kind of spite in their heart , " said Rev. <person>Jerome Turner</person> , pastor of <location>Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church</location> . </response>
3130
Arkansas has been spared the loss of predominantly black churches to arson , a wave that has claimed an estimated 30 houses of worship across the south in the past several months .
<response> <location>Arkansas</location> has been spared the loss of predominantly black churches to arson , a wave that has claimed an estimated 30 houses of worship across the south in the past several months . </response>
3131
A black church near Camden , Arkansas , about 100 miles ( 161 kms ) south of Little Rock , burned in July , but federal agents have not determined the cause .
<response> A black church near <location>Camden</location> , <location>Arkansas</location> , about 100 miles ( 161 kms ) south of <location>Little Rock</location> , burned in July , but federal agents have not determined the cause . </response>
3132
RESEARCH ALERT - Royal Oak initiated .
<response> RESEARCH ALERT - <organization>Royal Oak</organization> initiated . </response>
3133
-- EVEREN Securities Inc said Friday it initiated coverage of Royal Oak Mines Inc with an outperform rating .
<response> -- <organization>EVEREN Securities Inc</organization> said Friday it initiated coverage of <organization>Royal Oak Mines Inc</organization> with an outperform rating . </response>
3134
-- It set earnings estimates of $ 0.08 a share for fiscal 1996 , $ 0.13 for 1997 , $ 0.40 for 1998 and $ 0.43 for 1999 .
<response> -- It set earnings estimates of $ 0.08 a share for fiscal 1996 , $ 0.13 for 1997 , $ 0.40 for 1998 and $ 0.43 for 1999 . </response>
3135
-- " Based on our simulated production , income and cash flow models , common shares of Royal Oak are at a significant discount to the industry averages , " EVEREN said .
<response> -- " Based on our simulated production , income and cash flow models , common shares of <organization>Royal Oak</organization> are at a significant discount to the industry averages , " <organization>EVEREN</organization> said . </response>
3136
-- The short-term price objective is $ 5 a share and the long-term objective is $ 9 .
<response> -- The short-term price objective is $ 5 a share and the long-term objective is $ 9 . </response>
3137
-- Royal Oak shares were down 1/16 at 3-11/16 .
<response> -- <organization>Royal Oak</organization> shares were down 1/16 at 3-11/16 . </response>
3138
Reuters Chicago Newsdesk - 312-408-8787
<response> <organization>Reuters Chicago Newsdesk</organization> - 312-408-8787 </response>
3139
SunGard to buy CheckFree unit .
<response> <organization>SunGard</organization> to buy <organization>CheckFree</organization> unit . </response>
3140
SAN MATEO , Calif. 1996-08-23
<response> <location>SAN MATEO</location> , <location>Calif.</location> 1996-08-23 </response>
3141
SunGard Shareholder Systems Inc , a subsidiary of SunGard Data Systems Inc , said it had entered into a definitive agreement to buy the Securities Products Business unit of CheckFree Corp .
<response> <organization>SunGard Shareholder Systems Inc</organization> , a subsidiary of <organization>SunGard Data Systems Inc</organization> , said it had entered into a definitive agreement to buy the <organization>Securities Products Business</organization> unit of <organization>CheckFree Corp</organization> . </response>
3142
The company said in a statement on Friday the deal was expected to be finalized in September .
<response> The company said in a statement on Friday the deal was expected to be finalized in September . </response>
3143
Terms were not disclosed .
<response> Terms were not disclosed . </response>
3144
The purchase is not expected to have a material effect o SunGard 's financial condition or results of operations .
<response> The purchase is not expected to have a material effect o <organization>SunGard</organization> 's financial condition or results of operations . </response>
3145
-- New York newsroom , ( 212 ) 859-1610
<response> -- <location>New York</location> newsroom , ( 212 ) 859-1610 </response>
3146
Alpha Techs closes Lockhart purchase .
<response> <organization>Alpha Techs</organization> closes <organization>Lockhart</organization> purchase . </response>
3147
NEW YORK 1996-08-23
<response> <location>NEW YORK</location> 1996-08-23 </response>
3148
Alpha Technologies Group Inc said it had closed on its agreement to acquire Lockhart Industries Inc .
<response> <organization>Alpha Technologies Group Inc</organization> said it had closed on its agreement to acquire <organization>Lockhart Industries Inc</organization> . </response>
3149
The company said in a statement late on Thursday that it issued 280,556 shares of common stock for the stock of Lockhart .
<response> The company said in a statement late on Thursday that it issued 280,556 shares of common stock for the stock of <organization>Lockhart</organization> . </response>
3150
These shares are subject to post-closing adjustments .
<response> These shares are subject to post-closing adjustments . </response>
3151
Lockhart , based in Paramount , Calif. , is a designer and manufacturer of sophisticated thermal management products .
<response> <organization>Lockhart</organization> , based in <location>Paramount</location> , <location>Calif.</location> , is a designer and manufacturer of sophisticated thermal management products . </response>
3152
-- New York newsroom , ( 212 ) 859-1610
<response> -- <location>New York</location> newsroom , ( 212 ) 859-1610 </response>
3153
Analysts hold Dutch PTT estimates .
<response> Analysts hold <organization>Dutch PTT</organization> estimates . </response>
3154
AMSTERDAM 1996-08-23
<response> <location>AMSTERDAM</location> 1996-08-23 </response>
3155
Dutch post and telecoms group Koninklijke PTT Nederland NV 's ( Dutch PTT ) first half results came marginally below most analysts ' forecasts , giving scant grounds to adjust full year estimates , analysts said on Friday .
<response> <misc>Dutch</misc> post and telecoms group <organization>Koninklijke PTT Nederland NV</organization> 's ( <organization>Dutch PTT</organization> ) first half results came marginally below most analysts ' forecasts , giving scant grounds to adjust full year estimates , analysts said on Friday . </response>
3156
PTT earlier announced an 8.5 percent rise in net profit for the first six months of 1996 to 1.209 billion guilders , a hair 's breadth below the 1.210-1.236 billion forecast range .
<response> <organization>PTT</organization> earlier announced an 8.5 percent rise in net profit for the first six months of 1996 to 1.209 billion guilders , a hair 's breadth below the 1.210-1.236 billion forecast range . </response>
3157
" They were pretty much in line with our estimate of 1.210 billion , " said Peter Roe , at Paribas in London . "
<response> " They were pretty much in line with our estimate of 1.210 billion , " said <person>Peter Roe</person> , at <organization>Paribas</organization> in <location>London</location> . " </response>
3158
As we expected volume growth was quite good ...
<response> As we expected volume growth was quite good ... </response>
3159
there 's really no reason to change our forecast and our largely positive view on the stock . "
<response> there 's really no reason to change our forecast and our largely positive view on the stock . " </response>
3160
" Coming just a million guilders under the forecast range is n't overwhelmingly surprising , " said ING analyst Steven Vrolijk , who is continuing to look for a nine to 10 percent rise in 1996 earnings .
<response> " Coming just a million guilders under the forecast range is n't overwhelmingly surprising , " said <organization>ING</organization> analyst <person>Steven Vrolijk</person> , who is continuing to look for a nine to 10 percent rise in 1996 earnings . </response>
3161
" They 've got a very sound domestic business which is doing very well , we remain positive on the stock , " said Roe . "
<response> " They 've got a very sound domestic business which is doing very well , we remain positive on the stock , " said <person>Roe</person> . " </response>
3162
We think it 's a solid performer in the Dutch market . "
<response> We think it 's a solid performer in the <misc>Dutch</misc> market . " </response>
3163
Roe said he was sticking by his forecast of a 2.45 billion guilder net for 1996 .
<response> <person>Roe</person> said he was sticking by his forecast of a 2.45 billion guilder net for 1996 . </response>
3164
Dutch PTT earlier on Friday repeated a forecast it would improve on 1995 's 2.26 billion guilder net profit for the whole year of 1996 .
<response> <organization>Dutch PTT</organization> earlier on Friday repeated a forecast it would improve on 1995 's 2.26 billion guilder net profit for the whole year of 1996 . </response>
3165
By 1403 GMT the shares were down 1.70 guilders to 61.00 guilders , falling in a weaker Amsterdam bourse .
<response> By 1403 <misc>GMT</misc> the shares were down 1.70 guilders to 61.00 guilders , falling in a weaker <location>Amsterdam</location> bourse . </response>
3166
-- Keiron Henderson , Amsterdam Newsroom +31 20 504 5000
<response> -- <person>Keiron Henderson</person> , <organization>Amsterdam Newsroom</organization> +31 20 504 5000 </response>
3167
Boskalis upgrades 1996 outlook .
<response> <organization>Boskalis</organization> upgrades 1996 outlook . </response>
3168
[ CORRECTED 13:12 GMT ]
<response> [ CORRECTED 13:12 <misc>GMT</misc> ] </response>
3169
PAPENDRECHT , Netherlands 1996-08-23
<response> <location>PAPENDRECHT</location> , <location>Netherlands</location> 1996-08-23 </response>
3170
Dredging group Koninklijke Boskalis Westminster NV said on Friday it expected higher turnover and profits for the second half of 1996 ( corrects from the full year 1996 ) .
<response> Dredging group <organization>Koninklijke Boskalis Westminster NV</organization> said on Friday it expected higher turnover and profits for the second half of 1996 ( corrects from the full year 1996 ) . </response>
3171
" An improvement is expected in capacity utilisation , turnover and profits , " the company said in a statement .
<response> " An improvement is expected in capacity utilisation , turnover and profits , " the company said in a statement . </response>
3172
The world 's largest dredger said in March that it was uncertain whether it could hold 1996 full-year profit steady at the previous year 's 70.9 million guilders , but added long-term prospects were good .
<response> The world 's largest dredger said in March that it was uncertain whether it could hold 1996 full-year profit steady at the previous year 's 70.9 million guilders , but added long-term prospects were good . </response>
3173
Boskalis reported 1996 first-half net profit fell to 27.5 million guilders from a year-earlier 41.4 million .
<response> <organization>Boskalis</organization> reported 1996 first-half net profit fell to 27.5 million guilders from a year-earlier 41.4 million . </response>
3174
Greek president dissolves parliament for snap vote .
<response> <misc>Greek</misc> president dissolves parliament for snap vote . </response>
3175
ATHENS 1996-08-23
<response> <location>ATHENS</location> 1996-08-23 </response>
3176
Greek President Costis Stephnopoulos signed a decree on Thursday ordering the dissolution of the 300-seat parliament ahead of snap elections on September 22 .
<response> <misc>Greek</misc> President <person>Costis Stephnopoulos</person> signed a decree on Thursday ordering the dissolution of the 300-seat parliament ahead of snap elections on September 22 . </response>
3177
" The President of the Republic Costis Stephanopoulos signed the decree for the dissolution of parliament , " a presidency statement said .
<response> " The President of the <misc>Republic</misc> <person>Costis Stephanopoulos</person> signed the decree for the dissolution of parliament , " a presidency statement said . </response>
3178
Socialist Prime Minister Costas Simitis announced the snap poll on Thursday citing problems with the economy , the country 's convergence with the European Union and tense relations with neighbouring Turkey .
<response> Socialist Prime Minister <person>Costas Simitis</person> announced the snap poll on Thursday citing problems with the economy , the country 's convergence with the <organization>European Union</organization> and tense relations with neighbouring <location>Turkey</location> . </response>
3179
Elections were originally scheduled to be held in October next year .
<response> Elections were originally scheduled to be held in October next year . </response>
3180
Libyan man murdered in Malta .
<response> <misc>Libyan</misc> man murdered in <location>Malta</location> . </response>
3181
VALLETTA 1996-08-23
<response> <location>VALLETTA</location> 1996-08-23 </response>
3182
A Libyan man has been found stabbed to death in Malta , police said on Friday .
<response> A <misc>Libyan</misc> man has been found stabbed to death in <location>Malta</location> , police said on Friday . </response>
3183
They said the body of Amer Hishem Ali Mohammed , 23 , was found in a pool of blood in Sliema , seven km ( four miles ) from Valletta , on Wednesday morning .
<response> They said the body of <person>Amer Hishem Ali Mohammed</person> , 23 , was found in a pool of blood in <location>Sliema</location> , seven km ( four miles ) from <location>Valletta</location> , on Wednesday morning . </response>
3184
He appeared to have been killed on Tuesday night , suffering at least eight stab wounds .
<response> He appeared to have been killed on Tuesday night , suffering at least eight stab wounds . </response>
3185
Police Commissioner George Grech said police were investigating the possibility that Mohammed had links to an Islamic militant group as reported by the local press .
<response> Police Commissioner <person>George Grech</person> said police were investigating the possibility that <person>Mohammed</person> had links to an <misc>Islamic</misc> militant group as reported by the local press . </response>
3186
" What we know is that he was a fervant religious man , we cannot exclude anything in investigations " he said .
<response> " What we know is that he was a fervant religious man , we cannot exclude anything in investigations " he said . </response>
3187
Deutsche Bahn H1 pre-tax profit up 17.5 pct .
<response> <organization>Deutsche Bahn</organization> H1 pre-tax profit up 17.5 pct . </response>
3188
FRANKFURT 1996-08-23
<response> <location>FRANKFURT</location> 1996-08-23 </response>
3189
Six months to June 30
<response> Six months to June 30 </response>
3190
( in millions of marks unless stated )
<response> ( in millions of marks unless stated ) </response>
3191
Group pre-tax profit 188 vs 160
<response> Group pre-tax profit 188 vs 160 </response>
3192
Group sales 14,600 up 3.3 pct
<response> Group sales 14,600 up 3.3 pct </response>
3193
NOTE - Full name of the state-owned German railway company is Deutsche Bahn AG .
<response> NOTE - Full name of the state-owned <misc>German</misc> railway company is <organization>Deutsche Bahn AG</organization> . </response>
3194
The company is earmarked for eventual privatisatio
<response> The company is earmarked for eventual privatisatio </response>
3195
also covers snap FAT8222
<response> also covers snap FAT8222 </response>
3196
Revenue from long-distance passenger
<response> Revenue from long-distance passenger </response>
3197
traffic 2,500 up 6.4 pct
<response> traffic 2,500 up 6.4 pct </response>
3198
Revenue from commuter traffic 5,400 up 4.6 pct
<response> Revenue from commuter traffic 5,400 up 4.6 pct </response>
3199
Revenue from freight traffic 3,200 down 5.1 pct
<response> Revenue from freight traffic 3,200 down 5.1 pct </response>