Multiple U S policy shifts and space launch plans reported
FDA approves Tetramine vaccine reducing shots for infants four immunizations. Wilder vetoes anti smoking bias bill in tobacco state. Court funding halts jury trials after May 12, Clinton subsidy requests forthcoming. Clinton shifts on grazing and mining fees. Balladur forms conservative cabinet in cohabitation. NASA aims to launch shuttle Discovery within a week for atmospheric research ahead of Columbia.
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First medicines target rogue cancer gene to halt tumors
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