Caesarean may reduce HIV transmission to babies study suggests
A study in the American Journal of Public Health finds HIV infected pregnant women undergoing cesarean delivery without complications have a 19 percent risk of transmitting the virus to their newborns versus 25 percent with vaginal delivery. With complicated deliveries, cesareans reduce risk to 38 percent from 41 percent.
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Feinstein seeks gun free schools expansion in education bill
Sen. Dianne Feinstein and Sen. Byron Dorgan propose a gun free schools amendment to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The plan would require expulsion for one year of any student who brings a gun to school in districts receiving federal funds, aiming to reduce fear and improve safety.
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Clinton sought advice on Whitewater at New Year's retreat
Comptroller Eugene Ludwig said President Clinton asked for banking guidance on Whitewater during a Hilton Head retreat but it was impermissible to discuss with him or the First Lady. Ludwig released a Treasury memo and said he may be called to testify as hearings approach.
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Clinton asks Hispanics for support in health care push
President Clinton urged Hispanic Americans to press Congress to pass universal health care at the National Council of La Raza in Miami Beach. He cited uninsured rates among Hispanics and urged action as part of a broader push on health reform and crime.
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Shapiro says racism won't be the issue in Simpson defense
Los Angeles AP Dr. Robert Shapiro said the Simpson defense will not argue racism influenced the glove evidence. He may attack detective Mark Fuhrman credibility while not claiming racial motive. A 1983 disability pension suit against Fuhrman is noted. Simpson pleads innocent to the Brown Simpson and Goldman murders and faces Friday arraignment.
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IRS sees $15 million lost to electronic filing fraud
The IRS reports electronic filing enabled crooks to steal about 15 million this year. Sen. John Glenn says fraud tracking lags paper returns and urges suspending electronic filing until controls improve. The agency notes early detection saved 29.1 million of 44.1 million electronic-filing frauds in four months.
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