Congress eyes Famine Prevention Act aid plan
The House International Relations Committee backed Rep. Findley’s Famine Prevention Act to fund long term agricultural teaching and extension services in developing nations. The program could start at 40 million annually, rising to 150 million, with universities forming cooperative agreements tailored to local needs.
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Wood tick infections rise with milder springs across the country
The article warns that wood ticks are appearing earlier and lasting later due to milder weather, spreading north to Nova Scotia. It notes ticks rank second to mosquitoes in disease spread, require 2 to 5 hours on a host to transmit illness, and urges checks on people and pets after outdoor activities. It covers Rocky Mountain spotted fever symptoms, fatality rates, and safe removal methods.
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