First Chechnya parliamentary vote raises hopes and fears
Chechens vote in Grozny for 58 seats amid tight security and 57 percent turnout claimed by authorities. Critics warn the two chamber assembly may rubber stamp Kremlin backed elites while observers say flaws loom as 24 000 troops guard 430 polling stations and 350 candidates compete.
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U.S. Faces Methyl Bromide Debate Over Food Production
The article describes U.S. reliance on methyl bromide for tomatoes and berries, despite treaty aims to phase out by 2005. It cites farm workers like Guillermo Ruiz and educator Cheri Alderman fearing health effects, while officials discuss exemptions through 2008 and search for safer substitutes.
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