Mass E-mail Clutter Spurs Call for Bob Law
Leonard Pitts laments mass e-mail and a fan named Bob who pushes back against opt-out requests. He cites a Congressional study showing senators receive up to 55,000 e-mails monthly and describes e-mail as a growing daily burden. He urges stricter controls and quips that mass mail should go to jail.
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Fatal Palestinian bombing and clashes ripple Jerusalem
A Palestinian militant detonated hazardous materials near a Jerusalem bus injuring many bystanders, six hours after another car device exploded in Jerusalem. The clashes near Hebron left an 11 year old Palestinian boy dead, and Israeli Prime Minister Sharon blamed Yasser Arafat.
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Study finds no universal brain harm from prenatal cocaine exposure
Researchers analyzing a decade of data report that infants and toddlers exposed to cocaine in utero show no consistent brain abnormalities or developmental deficits due to the drug up to age six. They caution results are age-limited and emphasize environment and other prenatal exposures as contributing factors.
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Senate backs soft money ban in campaign finance push
The Senate approved a soft money ban 60 to 40 led by Sen. John McCain and signals from the White House that Bush would sign if it reaches his desk. The vote consolidates Feingold’s goal to end soft money while Burns said Bush told him he is willing to sign despite earlier opposition. A Thompson amendment for higher contribution limits was expected to be voted on next.
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Gazette promotes agriculture with soybean ink and recycling drive
The Gazette highlights its use of soybean ink and recycled newsprint to support farming. It urges readers to recycle by dropping newspapers at City Carton on Sixth Street SW or at the nearest recycling location.
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