Drug plan struggle looms in Congress
Congress returns from August recess to confront major issues on prescription drug benefits and energy policy. Senate Finance chair Grassley negotiates with House leaders to deliver Medicare drug coverage while Harkin guards against privatization. President Bush prioritizes a drug benefit as reelection looms.
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AFL CIO unlikely to endorse any 2004 Democrat before Iowa caucuses
Iowa labor leaders say none of the nine major Democratic candidates seems poised to win the AFL CIO endorsement before the January 19 Iowa precinct caucuses. They single out Dick Gephardt as the only candidate with a possible shot while noting broad skepticism among the federation’s 66 affiliates.
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Voyage of Lost Tub Toys Captures Oceanic Odyssey
Rubber duckies cast off in 1992 during a Pacific storm are now traced across three oceans. About 400 recovered remain prized by collectors. a UK beaver from the same shipment was found in Alaska. Rewards offer $100 for authentic ducks found on East US or Canadian shores.
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Tens of Thousands Mourn Cleric in Najaf Car Bombing
More than 300,000 Shiites carried a rose strewn coffin in Najaf to honor a cleric killed in a car bombing that killed 125. The FBI said it would join the Najaf investigation providing forensic analysis and support as U S authorities reassess aid to the region.
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Vitamin D deficiency harms teens bones and health
The article notes 18 year old Leon Jordan suffers weakened bones from vitamin D deficiency due to little outdoor activity and low milk intake. Doctors warn the problem may affect millions of U S adolescents, risking stunted growth and future osteoporosis with links to cancer diabetes and hypertension.
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