Clinton eulogizes helicopter victims at Fort Myer
President Clinton led a somber service at Fort Myer VA for U S soldiers killed when two helicopters were shot down near Iraq The tragedy claimed 26 lives including 15 Americans and injuries to others Relatives of six victims attended as top officials pledged full accountability and an investigation to explain the incident
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Health care lobbying blitz breaks spending records
Health care reform fuels an unprecedented lobby surge with spending likely surpassing $100 million this year. Major players include Health Insurance Association of America, Pharmacy Manufacturers Assn, Citizens Action, and Families USA, as activists wage a high cost campaign to sway Congress.
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Health Insurance Association of America
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Assn
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Families USA
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Health Care Reform Project
Freaknik leaves Atlanta with orderly crowds and littered streets
Thousands of college students return home from a three day Freaknik festival in Atlanta amid traffic jams and litter. Police report better behavior than in prior years with only a few arrests, while residents praise the crowd as friendly. Organizers say the event injects $20 million into the local economy as the city funds police overtime and sanitation services.
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Lawrence Weather and Road Conditions Summary
Sunday highs reach 82 with a low of 64 overnight, record high 92 in 1989 and record low 34 in 1934 noted. Lake levels Clinton and Perry near normal, Lake ConpiTIONS temperatures around 61 and 53 with levels 876.40 and 892.70. Road reports via Kansas Highway Patrol and Turnpike Authority numbers, and the Journal-World access line for latest updates. Moon phases list last half May 2 and new May 10 with first half May 18 and full April 25. Relative humidity 78 percent at 8 a.m., sunrise 6:31 and sunset 8:08. Precipitation today none. month 2.83 inches. year-to-date 5.09 inches.
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Lawrence Five Day Outlook Sees Storms and Warm Temperatures
Tonight mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms and a low of 57. Severe weather possible, south winds 15 to 25 mph. Tuesday partly cloudy with a high near 74 and gusty south winds 25 to 35 mph. Tuesday night partly cloudy, low 48, southwest winds 20 to 35 mph.
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