Mixed results in U.S. drug report on teen use
The National Household Survey on Drug Use shows a drop in use among 12 to 17 year olds from 10.9% to 9% between 1995 and 1996 the first decline since 1992. Marijuana use eased slightly while heroin and hallucinogen use rose and more youths viewed less risk in cocaine use. 18 to 25 year olds show the largest rise since 1988. Donna Shalala urges stronger prevention and education programs. The Kansas City Star
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Send the Mir to a Junkyard
The Mir space station should be retired now with its American and Russian crew brought home. Russian officials hope to keep it running a few more years, but experts argue the 11 year old craft is unsafe and costly to maintain. A decisive successor is needed to avoid dangerous failures and potential loss.
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Social Security tax debate storms Wall Street and media
Jim Wright argues media bias attacks Social Security payroll deductions as a tax while praising the program’s role. He notes FICA funds benefits, disputing claims the system is in danger and urging voters to recognize Social Security as a dominant voting issue supported by elders and polls.
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Louisiana Covenant Marriages Think Beyond Love and Law
An editorial advocates covenant marriages in Louisiana to curb divorces by requiring premarital counseling and longer separations for divorce. The piece humorously expands the idea to covenant licenses, college admissions, pet ownership, and even parenthood, urging broader application if covenant marriage proves effective. Jesse E. Todd Jr. is cited as the Newport News Daily Press editor.
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CNTA opposes using power reactors for tritium at SRS
The Aiken Standard notes Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness backs keeping tritium production at Savannah River Site. CNTA cites 2007 on line goal and job numbers while urging separation from DOE demo of reactor production. SRS cited as safest, most qualified site for national defense tritium needs.
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