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A coalition representing big employers and some major labor unions warned Tuesday that the budget-balancing plan approved by Congress could "add almost 8 million people to the ranks of the uninsured and shift $85 billion in costs to the private sector." The National Leadership Coalition on Health Care, which counts Chrysler Corp., Ford Motor Co., Ralphs Grocery Co., Safeway Inc. and Southern California Edison Co.

A coalition representing big employers and some major labor unions warned Tuesday that the budget-balancing plan approved by Congress could "add almost 8 million people to the ranks of the uninsured and shift $85 billion in costs to the private sector." The National Leadership Coalition on Health Care, which counts Chrysler Corp., Ford Motor Co., Ralphs Grocery Co., Safeway Inc. and Southern California Edison Co.

German Union to Fight BMW Non-Union U.S. Plant: Germany's huge metalworkers' union said it will fight BMW's plan to build a new auto factory in South Carolina without union representation for the workers. IG Metall, which claims that its 3.6 million members make it the biggest union in the Western world, accused BMW of deciding to build in the United States on political rather than economic grounds, to the detriment of Germany's industrial base. It said it would cooperate with the U.S.

German Union to Fight BMW Non-Union U.S. Plant: Germany's huge metalworkers' union said it will fight BMW's plan to build a new auto factory in South Carolina without union representation for the workers. IG Metall, which claims that its 3.6 million members make it the biggest union in the Western world, accused BMW of deciding to build in the United States on political rather than economic grounds, to the detriment of Germany's industrial base. It said it would cooperate with the U.S.

The Soviet Union, which dominated the inaugural Goodwill Games, ended the competition with a flourish Sunday, capturing 13 gold medals and finishing with 99 more medals than the United States. The games, billed as a battle of the superpowers, was a mismatch, as the powerful Soviets overwhelmed the Americans.

The Supreme Court nomination of Judge Anthony Kennedy will focus attention on the published opinions he has authored during 12 years as a judge of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Unlike the District of Columbia Circuit, where Judges Robert H. Bork and Douglas Ginsburg both sit, the 9th Circuit handles a broad array of criminal and civil litigation. It is the largest of the federal circuit courts and includes nine Far Western states.

Should the city of Los Angeles become a national leader in the generation of renewable solar energy, as a March 3 ballot measure proposes? Or would it be too costly to put 400 megawatts' worth of photovoltaic cells on roofs and parking lots across town? Times editors recently asked the 10 mayoral candidates about the solar energy charter amendment, Measure B. Here are excerpts of their responses. Do you support Measure B, the city's proposed solar power initiative? Why?

Joann Henry worked at Dixie-Narco Corp.'s plant in Ranson for more than 10 years, building vending machines and earning as much as $11.45 an hour with "wonderful health insurance and all kinds of benefits." * Today, she works 33 hours a week as a liquor store clerk--for $5.50 an hour. Period. In 1991, Dixie-Narco closed its West Virginia plant and moved to Williston, S.C., where wages averaged $6 an hour less.

The Soviet Union, which dominated the inaugural Goodwill Games, ended the competition with a flourish Sunday, capturing 13 gold medals and finishing with 99 more medals than the United States. The games, billed as a battle of the superpowers, was a mismatch, as the powerful Soviets overwhelmed the Americans.