NCI faces criticism over mammography guideline change
Washington lawmakers accuse the National Cancer Institute of sexism racism and politics after the agency stopped yearly mammograms for women ages 40 to 49. Rep. Towns says the move could cause unnecessary breast cancer deaths amid a contentious hearing.
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Richards to face Bush son in Texas governor race
Texas Democrats nominated Governor Ann Richards for a second term while Republicans chose George W. Bush as her opponent. Hutchison won re nomination for a full term, defeating six challengers, and Espinosa trailed Richards with 18 percent in early returns.
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IRS chief says phone help improving for taxpayers
IRS Commissioner Margaret Milner Richardson told the House subcommittee the agency has expanded telephone capacity and weekend hours after a GAO finding that only 24 percent of calls were answered during peak season last year. She cited rising call volumes and her aim to narrow the tax gap, while critics warned taxpayers still face frustration with access.
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NYPD Blue Leads at People's Choice Awards Wins
NYPD Blue won both drama awards at the 20th People's Choice Awards in Culver City. Frasier and Grace Under Fire tied for favorite new TV comedy, with Tim Allen and Roseanne Arnold among top TV performers. The event honored film and music categories as well, including Jurassic Park and Mrs. Doubtfire.
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Health reform draws lobbyists
Connecticut psychologists escorted Rep Nancy Johnson into Capitol Hill to urge that outpatient mental health therapy be covered in any reform plan. They join dentists, restaurant owners and the AMA in a broad lobbying push as Congress rewrites health coverage with industry concerns and tax issues at stake.
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