Civil Rights Act of 1990 proposed to curb discrimination
A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced the Civil Rights Act of 1990 to strengthen federal protections against racial harassment at work and limit lawsuits over consent decrees for affirmative action programs. Separately, Felix Bloch was dismissed as a national security risk after a six month period of public exposure as a suspected Soviet intelligence agent.
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Congress approves Panama aid package in rush vote
Congress approved a $42 million Panama aid package to lift sanctions and fund housing public works jobs and police training. The Senate followed with a voice vote after the House action. Composer Jimmy Van Heusen dies at 77 in Rancho Mirage California after pneumonia complications.
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Tanker Collision Off California Spills Oil Near Huntington Beach
A tanker collided with an underwater pipeline about two miles off Huntington Beach spilling thousands of gallons of Alaskan crude. Coast Guard officials said the accident involved the 800 foot American Trader and initial estimates cited up to 250000 gallons of oil.
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Jackson arrives in South Africa for Mandela talks
The Rev. Jesse Jackson arrived in Johannesburg for a 12 day visit to urge South African leaders toward Mandela’s release. He greeted reporters with a thumbs up and ignored jeers from a few white right wingers shouting for him to go home.
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Unification Panel Sets Grounds for German Unity Talks
A Kohl led panel began laying groundwork for unification after the Cabinet agreed to seek talks with East Germany on joining currencies. Kohl plans to visit Camp David on Feb 24 to discuss with President Bush.
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Seizure drug linked to lower IQ in children study
Boston researchers report phenobarbital used for febrile seizures temporarily lowers IQ in two year treatment, with eight point gap at end and five point gap after stopping. The trial, reported in the New England Journal of Medicine, found seizures not significantly reduced.
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New England Journal of Medicine
Mercury in paint triggers federal probe over child injury
A Detroit case of a 4 year old boy disabled after inhaling mercury from re painted home paint spurred a federal inquiry. EPA and CDC eye bans on mercury in paints while assessing exposure risks and safer alternatives. The Family sues Mercury Paint Co. of Detroit as investigators note high phenyl mercuric acetate levels beyond legal limits.
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Geography test reveals disturbing gap in U S students knowledge
Washington Post reports 3 000 seniors answered 57 percent on 76 questions in the first national geography assessment. Cavazos cites gaps in map reading climate and global issues with relative strengths in locating major countries and regions.
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First recipient of lung device dies in Texas girl
Salt Lake City AP reports Melicia Harvey, 16, of Arthur City, Texas, became the first human to die after an experimental intra vascular oxygenator was implanted to treat severe respiratory distress. The two hour operation occurred Friday and the device functioned properly until her death at 5:30 a.m. Doctors cited worsening pulmonary failure as the cause. The government approved implants will continue.
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