Americans In Desert Face Ills as Troops Prepare Medical Network
In the Saudi desert, most noncombat injuries like diarrhea and heat rash affect U S troops rather than combat. Military doctors note few training illnesses while the U S builds more than a dozen medical facilities including 15 hospitals and a 500 bed Navy field hospital to handle potential war injuries.
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Kuwait Faces War Aid Push as Evacuations Begin
Western women and children held as human shields may leave Iraq after delays. Over 250 refugees arrive in Arab states from Iraq and Kuwait, with more stranded at the Jordanian border. Japan pledges 12 million dollars for evacuees, Britain adds 3.8 million, EC ministers discuss aid to Jordan. Worldwide relief efforts rise as 600000 flee since Iraq’s invasion.
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Delegation backs site for corrections facility in rural area
After a meeting delegates say finding an alternate site will be difficult due to water and sewer needs and protests from scattered rural pockets. Sen Moore notes final decision lies with corrections commissioners. Prison would be placed center of the tract with perimeter fencing and woodland buffer. Voting for the expanded search were Rep Half Rep Keesley Rep Rudnick and Rep Sharpe.
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Former lawmaker pleads guilty in parimutuel case
US Attorney Bart Daniel said prosecutors withheld an audio tape to avoid jeopardizing the FBI probe. Robert Brown admitted taking 2500 for supporting the parimutuel bill. he will leave the House on August 23. Rick Lee plans to plead guilty to a 2000 bribe. Luther Taylor remains suspended, Kohn also indicted.
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