White House blocked study of Agent Orange effects
A House panel found the Reagan White House pressured to deny federal liability and halted a CDC ordered study on Agent Orange exposure among Vietnam veterans. The report cites obstruction by the administration while the American Legion and Vietnam Veterans of America supported resuming the research.
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Galveston Bay Reopens as Oil Spill Lingers
Galveston Bay reopened to shrimping with warnings as a 70 000 gallon oil spill stains waters near the Houston Ship Channel. The Coast Guard aims to fully open the channel today after a tanker strike on July 28 left a sunken barge blocking traffic. Texas Health Commissioner Bernstein urged caution for fish and shrimp and urged avoidance of oily water.
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Aiken Standard Classified and Delivery Contact Info
Aiken Standard provides phone numbers for subscriptions and ads and lists office hours and mailing address. Customer service hours are weekdays and weekends. The text includes subscription rates for 3, 6, and 12 months and notes PO Box mailing details in Aiken South Carolina.
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Oil price rise threatens inflation and possible recession
Analysts warn continued oil price spikes from the Middle East crisis could worsen inflation and push the United States toward a recession. With prices already rising from 18 to 28 dollars a barrel and hovering around 26, economists say consumer spending and GDP growth would weaken further if the spike persists for months.
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Marines Accused In Attack Shocks Liberia War Front
In Monrovia rebels and President Samuel Doe's government clash as U N agency pledges 16 million dollars in emergency food aid for about 400 000 uprooted Liberians. Dozens of troops mass along borders as a Nigerian-led task force prepares to push for a cease fire.
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Oil Companies Cut Gas Prices Amid Public Outcry
New York AP reports major oil firms including Texaco BP America Phillips Petroleum and Conoco cut prices by a penny to four cents per gallon amid pressure from President Bush lawmakers and public outcry over gouging. Amoco Unocal and Getty also froze prices temporarily as easing oil costs follow the Kuwait invasion. Service-station operators welcome the cuts and expect savings to reach motorists.
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Bush to vacation in Maine amid Gulf crisis
President Bush will spend the three 1/2 week Maine vacation at Kennebunkport with extra staff to monitor Middle East events. He plans to return to Washington Wednesday for a briefing before resuming the Maine stay through Labor Day, insisting life goes on.
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July Wholesale Prices Dip as Oil Shock Looms
July wholesale prices eased 0.1 percent, the Labor Department said, the last calm before oil costs surge after Iraq's invasion. The index shows a six month pause in inflation, with energy costs driving future increases and crude prices rising past 25 dollars a barrel.
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