Bush backs logging plan to curb wildfires in West
Bush tours wildfire burned Oregon areas as he pitches expanded logging in national forests to cut fire risk. The three day Western swing aims to raise at least five million dollars for Republicans, with funds split between Oregon GOP and Senator Gordon Smith. Later he heads to California for events aiding Governor candidate Bill Simon’s bid, seeking an eight million dollar boost.
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Bush presses war case against Saddam in public remarks
President Bush and Vice President Cheney label Saddam Hussein an enemy and Defense Secretary Rumsfeld compares him to Hitler. Aides frame Saddam as an evil man who would unleash havoc unless stopped. Experts note the push aims to sway public and ally opinion toward regime change without yet a deadly attack, while Bush plans to consult allies before action.
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Gene variant raises risk of irregular heartbeat in Black Americans
A SCNSA gene variant Y1102 found in about 13 percent of Black Americans undergoing cardiac arrhythmia treatment markedly increases risk for a rare heartbeat irregularity. Researchers note the variant modestly raises danger unless other conditions push QT interval prolongation. Dr. Mark T Keating led the Science study.
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