Cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil shows 100 percent short term efficacy
Merck reported that the HPV vaccine Gardasil prevented cervical cancer or precancerous lesions in all protected women over six months in the large trial involving 10,559 participants in the United States and 12 other countries. A one dose analysis showed 97 percent efficacy.
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Trenton
N.J
Merck
United States
Elias Barr
Associated Press
Barr
Gloria Bachmann
Women’s Health Institute
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
New Brunswick
Bachmann
Hahn picks diverse crew for Kansas traffic stop task force
Hahn selects a diverse panel for the Kansas traffic stop task force as Danielle Dempsey-Swopes of the Kansas African-American Affairs Commission explains the long process to assemble a group that reflects the state. The panel aims to standardize data collection, possibly via a statewide traffic ticket, while avoiding added paperwork for law enforcement. Hahn says the role is an honor and a heavy responsibility for the western Kansas Hispanic community.
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Danielle Dempsey- Swopes
Kansas African-American Affairs Commission
Governor’s Office
Kansas
Dempsey-Swopes
Dempsey- Swopes
Dempsey Swopes
Dempsey
Swopes
Hahn
Western Kansas seeks air service subsidies extension
Western Kansas communities press for continued Essential Air Service funding at prior levels as Great Lakes and Mesa bid for subsidies. Great Lakes proposes 19 weekly Denver flights from Garden City and Liberal and 12 from Dodge City, plus 12 weekly Denver-Hays trips. Mesa plans 12 weekly Kansas City round trips from Garden City, Dodge City, Great Bend and Hays with higher subsidies.
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Sidies
Mesa
Strobel
Kansas
EAS
U.S. Dot
Bill Mosley
Feds
Great Lakes
USDOT
Denver
Garden City
Liberal
Dodge City
Hays
U.S. Airways Express
Kansas City
Great Bend
OUT West
Crazy House
Garden
Scott City airport seeks FBO operators amid industry changes
Scott City Assistant Clerk Barb Wilkinson notes interest from across the United States as the city seeks FBO operators for the airport. Longtime airport manager Chuck Smith resigns from Crofts, citing industry shifts, higher insurance and fuel costs, and rising aircraft prices reducing general aviation activity. Kyle Spencer of the Western Kansas Weather Modification Program calls the airport vital but notes ongoing declines in small-town aviation, urging motivation and new sources for revival.
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Scott City
Barb Wilkinson
United States
New Jersey
FBO
Crofts
Chuck Smith
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Kyle Spencer
Western Kansas Weather Modification Program
Western Kansas Ground Water
Senate backs McCain detainee amendment to military bill
The Senate voted 90 to 9 to back a McCain proposed rule banning cruel or degrading treatment of anyone in U S custody and requiring Army Field Manual procedures for interrogations. The move challenges Pentagon authority and faces uncertain House support as the $440 billion spending bill proceeds.
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Washington
Senate
House
White House
Pentagon
Bush
U.S
John McCain
Bill Frist
R-Tenn
Commission appointment sparks debate over outsider hire
Corkins defends selection as critics warn it politicizes the commission. Kaufman says district aims to minimize impact while supporters note outsiders can bring needed perspective. Chelsea's Doug Sears backs fresh view despite not being an educator.
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Corkins
Hays
Fred Kaufman
Kaufman
Kansas
Halstead
Tom Bishard
Doug Sears
Boston University School of Education
Sears
U.S
Switzerland
Philippines
Chelsea, Mass
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