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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 2003
Page
6
A gas blast at the Luling coal mine near Hefei in eastern China killed 63 miners and left 23 missing underground at about 4 13 p m local time. State news agency Xinhua cited official reports.
Washington approves a novel cancer drug Velcade for multiple myeloma, the first anti cancer proteasome inhibitor. The approval aims to slow tumor growth and extend patient survival in a hard to treat malignancy.
Two Norwegian peacekeepers were shot and wounded north of Kabul while traveling between Kabul and Bagram. An Afghan commander said the attack occurred shortly after noon. The motive remained unknown and Lt. Col. Thomas Lobbering of the multinational force confirmed the incident.
Israeli police detained 15 leaders of the Islamic Movement on suspicion of funneling overseas charitable funds to Hamas militants in Gaza and the West Bank. The arrests deepen strains with Israel’s Arab citizens as investigations continue amid protests.
Sen. Chuck Grassley says the $350 billion tax cut bill remains on track for Senate passage and a conference with the House next week. The measure, approved by Grassley's Finance Committee on May 8, faced a parliamentarian ruling that it was out of order, delaying floor debate.
Illinois lawmakers consider a bill requiring medical supervision for tongue splitting, aimed at restricting the practice to medical needs. The move follows military bans and a Michigan defeat, while proponents cite safety and body-modification issues.
Democratic candidate Dean outlines a phased plan to extend health coverage to millions without insurance. He would expand Medicaid and CHIP, cover those under 25 and most under 65 through tax credits and a federal look alike program, with small businesses eligible for reduced rates.
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