Smoke signals push for anti tobacco deal amid political backlash
Mike Deupree notes Big Tobacco spent millions to block tobacco legislation while a compromise seeks over 200 billion dollars in payments and ads over 25 years. He cites legal hurdles to regulation and surveys showing stubborn smoking rates as anti smoking efforts face limited momentum.
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Starr to present impeachment case against Clinton
Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr will have two hours to lay out the case for removing President Clinton. He faces hostile questions from Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee and perhaps from the president’s lawyers as hearings begin.
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McDougal defense framed as Whitewater coercion claim
Susan McDougal, charged with embezzling $50 000 from Zubin Mehta and Nancy Mehta, argued she was coerced by Starr’s Whitewater inquiry but then adopted a shop till you drop defense. Defense says Mehta shopped, gifted her items, and allowed use of credits while turning on her. Jury is to determine guilt with potential four year sentence.
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FDA links Parkinsons drug Tasmar to liver failure deaths
The FDA warned Tasmar should be reserved for severe cases unresponsive to other therapies and ordered Roche to add the strongest label warning after three deaths from severe liver damage. Patients should not stop the drug abruptly and must be weaned off if risk is high.
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Corrections Issued Over Inaccurate Weekend Calendar Note
The Gazette corrects that the Linn County Conservation Department tour will be at 7 p.m. today at Squaw Creek Park Lodge and that First National Bank Iowa branches in Coralville Iowa City North Liberty and West Branch became Mercantile Bank offices on Saturday.
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Gazette Vacation Pack for Thanksgiving Subscriptions
Gazette subscribers heading out of town during Thanksgiving week are asked to call customer service at 398-8333 or toll free 800-397-8333 at least three days ahead to arrange a temporary stop or vacation pack for paper delivery.
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Gazette champions sustainable paper with soybean ink
The Gazette promotes a future by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton on Sixth St or at nearby local recycling locations.
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