AIDS testing to include name reporting sparks debate
A top U S health official floated naming individuals who test positive for HIV to trace contacts, likening it to syphilis. Activists voiced sharp concerns about confidentiality and stigma, while officials note Congress calls for a study on discrimination ahead of possible reporting.
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Community addresses teen drug problem in Aiken County
Local residents link youth drug use to lack of adult effort and strong role models. Officials praise Project DARE as a key step with 240 fifth graders completing its pilot, while teachers stress early education at home and school to create lasting anti drug attitudes.
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Senate Ties Money Bill To Benefit Vets
The Senate debates a 3.3 billion measure aiding veterans and students with provisions aimed at limiting a proposed elderly surtax. McCain seeks to delay portions of the Medicare catastro phic care program and the surtax, drawing GOP and Democratic opposition over tax impact on seniors. The session also rejects Helms on withholding transit aid related to South Africa ties.
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Pentagon fraud convictions could bring long prison terms
Alexandria Va The first defendants convicted by a jury in the Pentagon purchasing fraud scandal face maximum sentences of 20 to 40 years. George H Kaub and Eugene R Sullivan former Teledyne Electronics vice presidents were found guilty on eight and four counts respectively in a scheme to obtain inside Pentagon bid information for a 24 million hand held radar kit contract.
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