Feminist Leader Bella Abzug Dies at 77
Former U S representative Bella Abzug a key figure in the 1970s women's liberation movement dies at 77 in New York from complications after heart surgery. She stood against the Vietnam War mentored by Gloria Steinem and Betty Friedan and became the first Jewish woman elected to Congress inspiring many future female politicians.
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Clinton vows desert treaty push during Africa tour
President Clinton calls for Senate approval of the U N Convention to Combat Desertification as he tours Africa and highlights a NASA environmental review plan for Southern Africa. He urges shared governance of the environment and praises Africa's wildlife while visiting Botswana and Senegal.
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U.S. accuses nations of unfair trade practices
The Clinton administration singles out Japan the European Union South Korea and China in its annual foreign trade barriers report. It states these groups erected unfair barriers failed to protect U.S. copyrights and patents and engage in other unfair trade practices. Trade official Charlene Barshefsky pledges continued use of WTO complaints and bilaterals to open markets. The review notes a 30 day window to narrow the list to those failing to protect IP rights.
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Brief Redux use found not to harm heart valves
A Georgetown University study shows brief Redux use does not increase serious heart valve damage versus placebo during two to three months of use. The research does not rule out risks from longer use or effects of similar fenflam ine and was presented by the American College of Cardiology.
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Bentice Birchans Promotes Excellence Stance
The note references Bentice Birchans promoting a standard of excellence and provides a phone number 362-9855 to contact for more information.
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