Sterilization case underscores abuse of poor women
Norma Jean Serena, a poor western Pennsylvania mother sterilized for socioeconomic reasons, is to face trial. Activists urge accountability for social workers and push national focus on sterilization abuse, drawing parallels to broader reproductive rights battles and warnings about government control of parenthood.
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Firefighters gain fitness program via council and Travelers
Hartford AP reports a nationwide firefighter conditioning program to improve strength endurance and flexibility. Begun after the International Association of Fire Chiefs raised injury concerns and sought help from the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Travelers Insurance helped provide materials and a free motivational film as 1,300 departments received resources. Andrew Letendre, Travelers deputy president, says insurers support health through exercise rather than just paying claims.
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Eskimos face harsher winters if bowhead ban stands
Barrow Alaska residents fear subsistence bowhead whale hunting will be banned by the International Whaling Commission. NOAA hearings begin as the government considers appealing the ban. Eskimos say whale meat supports households for a season and substitutes would be costly.
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International Whaling Commission
Australia
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
United States
Mike Jeffries
Alaska Legal Services
Eskimos
Eben Hopson
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