Nobel winners clash over California nuclear initiative
Two Nobel Prize winners warn nuclear energy spreads danger while other experts defend safeguards. In 15 days of hearings, about 120 witnesses debated the Nuclear Safeguards Initiative to ban new reactors in California and limit liability after accidents.
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Smoke in public harms nonsmokers, UC researcher says
AP reports UC San Diego researcher Dr James White finds exposure to others tobacco smoke raises heart rate and blood pressure, lowers breath quality and increases hand tremor in nonsmokers and children. He urges public smoking bans and 50 yard separation from children.
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University of California
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Senate amends highway act to allow bareheaded motorcycling
The Senate approved a amendment to the National Highway Safety Act on a 57 to 32 vote allowing motorcyclists to ride without helmets. The measure drew support from a cross section of liberals and conservatives opposed to the DOT ruling tying helmet enforcement to federal highway funding.
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