Municipal broadband battles fuel lobbying and state law shifts
Telecommunication interests push to block public competition while expanding lobbying, including hiring ex-campaign manager of Gov. Rendell. Verizon offers up to 60 million for school Internet links as lawmakers weigh new rules. Towns like Kutztown and Spanish Fork argue municipal networks boost development and reduce costs, though lawmakers seek tighter limits. Associated Press report.
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Rising rates crimp spending for consumers
A Gallup Experian survey finds 21 percent of Americans cut back on spending due to higher rates. The Personal Credit Index tracks debt and credit perceptions with about 2,000 respondents per month, showing optimism about future debt reduction despite current budget pressures.
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MarketWatch
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NewLink advances cancer vaccine efforts with mouse gene use
NewLink's cancer vaccine, using a mouse gene to modify human cancer cells, shows early signs of immune attack and tumor control in nine advanced lung cancer patients. Trials expand to breast and skin cancers with ongoing work in Iowa, Maryland, and China.
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China
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