Israel Cabinet narrowly approves land for peace deal
Israel votes 8 in favor 5 abstain 4 against the Wye accord with Palestinians. Netanyahu seeks phased West Bank troop withdrawal and security guarantees while warning he may annex areas if Arafat moves toward Palestinian statehood. Albright calls it a key peace step. Protesters in Tel Aviv decry the concession.
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Researchers urge flu shots for kids nationwide
Medical researchers urge annual influenza vaccination for schoolchildren to curb winter spread. A Virginia Commonwealth University study finds 45 percent of children contract the flu and transmit it to adults and caretakers, with broader societal benefits from fewer sick days and higher student performance.
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Livingston prospers as House Appropriations chief in defense ties
As chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, Bob Livingston has drawn more defense industry support than any other source over the years. The defense sector funded up to one fifth of his 1996 re election contributions while aiding his committee decisions on funding. Other donors include Schering Plough and Chrysler with PAC gifts linked to policy favors.
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