Gulf War symptoms questioned by veterans and lawmakers
Veterans groups challenge Pentagon findings on Gulf War illness citing widespread pain headaches and depression among Persian Gulf veterans. Despite 697000 deployed only 23000 enrolled in research and 17000 sought examinations while officials claim no gulf war disease exists as Rep. Kennedy calls for faster actions.
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Iowa gulf war veteran health study to continue
A Iowa study on gulf war syndrome proceeds despite a Pentagon report finding no evidence of the illness. The project by the Iowa Department of Public Health, University of Iowa, and CDC, funded by the federal DHHS, will screen 2,500 gulf war veterans and 2,500 controls, with results expected by next fall.
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Governors fail to resolve welfare and Medicaid rifts at NGA meet
At the four day session in Burlington Vermont the National Governors Association failed to reach policy consensus on welfare reform and Medicaid. Governors warn time is running out as Congress nears budget deadlines and plan two task forces to bridge partisan gaps. Democratic and Republican leaders clash over state flexibility and funding approaches.
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Former Stasi chief Mielke released from German prison
Erich Mielke former head of East Germany secret police was quietly freed after 1904 days in custody ending his role in a regime blamed for border shootings. Berlin officials cited age and mental state as reasons for parole and moved the date to protect his privacy.
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