Anthrax found on Connecticut letter raises cross contamination concern
Connecticut officials report traces of anthrax on a personal letter in Seymour linking it to the mail system tainted by letters sent to Senators Daschle and Leahy. Governor Rowland cautions no direct link to Ottilie Lundgren's November death and cites possible cross contamination in the postal process.
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First person to receive fully implanted artificial heart dies
Robert Tools, the first to receive the AbioCor self contained heart, died at 59 in Louisville 151 days after July 2 surgery. Doctors said the death was from abdominal bleeding linked to preexisting conditions, not device failure. Tools faced long odds but chose to take the chance for a potential advance in heart disease treatment.
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House backs Mexican trucks with safety safeguards
The House approved 371 to 11 a spending bill containing compromise language to allow Mexican trucks to operate nationwide starting January with added safety requirements likely delaying the start. Bush hailed the deal as a victory for safety and free trade amid a veto threat escalation with unions and safety groups.
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