News Digest August 29-September 4

NATION

He's Back

President Clinton finished his Martha's Vineyard vacation and immediately returned to the task of solving all the country's problems. In September he is scheduled to present Vice President Gore's proposals for reinventing government, then press for the passage of NAFTA and then announce a complete overhaul of the U.S. health-care system.

Health-Care Strategy

The Administration revealed more details about that last initiative. The President's health-care plan would guarantee coverage for all Americans by the end of 1997, but offer only limited coverage for mental-health care and almost none for adult dental care. Increased taxes on cigarettes and perhaps...

Want the full story?

Subscribe Now

Subscribe
Subscribe

Learn more about the benefits of being a TIME subscriber

If you are already a subscriber sign up — registration is free!