Energy secretary delays release of China espionage report
Energy Secretary Bill Richardson says he has turned the internal investigation into the China espionage case over to the inspector general delaying its release for at least 30 days. He warns more questions must be asked and careers are at stake as the review is postponed.
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Postpartum stays in hospital longer in wake of new laws
Washington reports show new mothers remain in hospitals longer, about half a day more on average, after public outcry over drive by deliveries. By 1997 stays averaged 2.1 days for vaginal deliveries, with 25 percent hospitalized one day or less. Local hospitals note more mothers opt for 48 hour stays and insurance coverage now supports this.
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U S soldiers push toward Kosovo border as peacekeeping builds
U S Army troops about 1 700 strong move by road from Albania toward the Macedonian border with preparations for Kosovo peacekeeping. Nearly 2 000 Marines aboard ships off Greece head ashore to join the effort. Commanders say entry will follow Serb withdrawal, with NATO task forces forming KFOR.
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Stroke drug TPA seen as long-term stroke treatment
A New England Journal of Medicine report shows TPA given within three hours after an ischemic stroke reduces severe disability at one year. Dr. Kwiatkowski and colleagues from Long Island Jewish Medical Center and eight other hospitals led a one-year follow-up of 624 patients, confirming benefit and noting ongoing physician hesitation due to bleeding risk.
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Airlines draft customer service pledge for better passenger care
In Washington the nations major airlines outline a 12 point plan to meet passengers needs during long on plane delays. The draft calls for providing food water restroom access and medical care as House and Senate bills consider compensation after two hour delays. Northwest faced Department of Transportation criticism over New Year delays as ATA leaders met to discuss final details.
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