Bush seeks caution on Lithuanian crisis
President Bush urged caution in responding to Moscow s announced fuel cuts to Lithuania while seeking to protect superpower relations He said any action should be productive and noted congressional leaders would meet him to discuss heightened tensions and possible economic pressure against the Soviet Union if Lithuania s bid for independence worsens.
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President Europeans at odds over global warming agenda
Washington AP President Bush urged more research to clarify science on global warming while European delegates urged immediate action. Klaus Topfer West German environmental minister pressed for ongoing discussion and carbon dioxide stabilization now amid calls from Dutch French officials for decisive measures.
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Top Court strengthens labor's hand
The Supreme Court ruling in NLRB v Curtin Matheson strengthens unions by upholding a policy that replacement workers hired during a strike are not automatically counted as anti union when assessing if a union still commands majority support. The 5 to 4 decision narrows employer leverage during strikes and affects lower court enforcement. Justice Marshall wrote for the majority. dissenters were Blackmun Scalia OConnor Kennedy.
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Court narrows rights on peyote in religious practice
The Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 that there is no constitutional right to use illegal drugs like peyote for religion, allowing Oregon to deny unemployment benefits to two fired counselors who used peyote in Indian ceremonies. Dissenters warned the decision infringes Indian rights and religious liberty.
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Monsanto in Iowa Protecting Our Environment Statement
Monsanto outlines its Iowa presence with 2800 employees and crop protection products supporting farmers. It commits to environmental stewardship, aligning actions with public expectations and government health and environment standards, and pursuing greener product development.
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Monsanto pledge links education with safer product use in Iowa
Monsanto promotes dealer and farmer education to ensure proper handling and reduce groundwater contamination from crop protection products. While Iowa studies detected trace alachlor in some wells, scientists deem it rarely health threatening. The company cites bulk systems cutting farmer exposure and plastic waste, committing to eliminate detectable residues and safeguard Iowa's environment.
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