Kerry picks Edwards as running mate in 2004 ticket
Presidential candidate John Kerry chose Sen John Edwards as his running mate citing vigor and small town appeal Edwards welcomed the offer in a Pittsburgh crowd Kerry said the ticket lacks foreign policy heft but gains pizazz Edwards and Kerry sealed their partnership in a brief early morning call Edwards noted his strong support from Iowans and the Iowa caucus connection highlighted the shared ticket with Kerry in Ohio coverage.
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Barred Drivers Rise in Number in Iowa
Cedar Rapids man R. Elizabeth Rutter Clifton Johnson, 33, serves 60 days in Linn County Jail for driving while barred after a 1995 unpaid speeding ticket. Johnson says he must drive to care for his children and go to work. Iowa has seen numbers of barred drivers rise from 3,323 in 1999 to 5,500 in 2003, the Department of Transportation reports.
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AIDS epidemic hits record growth worldwide says UN
The United Nations reports 4.8 million new infections and 3 million deaths last year from HIV AIDS. Sub Saharan Africa remains hardest hit with 38 million living with HIV while Asia and Eastern Europe report rising cases. Life prolonging drugs are not reaching those in need.
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Older Americans fall into mounting debt despite frugality
In New York based report, seniors once famed for thrift now carry rising credit card debt and bankruptcy risk. Experts cite medical costs, insufficient Social Security, and pension gaps as drivers. case notes include 84 year old Dollie Hawkins in Miami who lost her nursing job after her employer failed in 1982.
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