Laser light system detects cancer cells faster than Pap smear
Scientists from Los Alamos report a laser based method that scans cells in saline through a flow chamber at 60 000 per minute. The pattern of light scattered by each cell is stored for comparison, showing accuracy comparable to Pap smears and potential to pre screen cervical and vaginal cancer.
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Treasury data say 43 000 are food stamp recipients above 18 000 income
Treasury and Census figures show 43 000 households with incomes over 18000 received food stamps last year, less than eight tenths of 1 percent of all stamp recipients. The data, in 130 pages of Wil liam Simon testimony, challenges common views in the food stamp debate.
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Banks Cut Prime Rate to 7 Percent Across Major lenders
More than a dozen banks including Bank of America and First National City Bank lowered the prime rate by a quarter point to 7 percent effective Monday. The move follows a four month rise and amid Fed actions to ease credit conditions and support the economic recovery.
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Panel approves 72 billion deficit budget in initial vote
The House Budget Committee tentatively approved a federal budget showing a 72 billion dollar deficit for the current fiscal year. It assumes rejection of Ford tax and spending ceiling plans and notes spending far above earlier targets. Offshore oil lease yields are projected at 6 billion, down from 8 billion.
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