Gulf War veterans eye guidelines for disability benefits
Officials from the Defense and VA ministries and the NIH plan May meetings to craft diagnostic guidelines for Persian Gulf syndrome. Once defined, veterans who link illness to service could receive disability benefits. a coordinating board will oversee research, treatment, and information sharing among VA, DoD, and HHS. About 10 percent of 30,000 claims since February 1991 allege exposure to hazards like oil fires, parasites, depleted uranium shells, microwaves, and possible chemical agents.
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North Korea Rejects Inspection Plan for Nuclear Sites
North Korea refused to accept proposals for inspecting its nuclear facilities, ending hopes for a quick resumption of inspections. The IAEA blamed the deadlock on Pyongyang while the U S urged acceptance in strong terms.
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News Updates Call I-W Access Numbers
National news and world news updates offered via I-W Access at 865 5000. National line option 6705 and world line option 6700 provide latest breaking stories.
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Lawrence Weather And Lake Data On Friday Report
Lawrence weather shows high 45 and low 15 with no precipitation, plus year ago readings and record highs. Clinton and Perry lakes display ice cover and levels near normal, while road reports urge dialing the Journal-World Access line for updates. Moon phase dates note last half, new moon, first half, and full phase dates.
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Yeltsin Faces Feisty Parliament After Cabinet Shakeup
Four months after dissolving the prior parliament Yeltsin again confronted a restive body and a conservative cabinet The shift raises questions about reforms and Western support while potentially consolidating presidential power and presenting new rivals in Chernomyrdin Soskovets and other conservatives versus reformers like Gaidar and Fyodorov The West reacts cautiously as Yeltsin seeks a balance between reform momentum and parliamentary realities
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Clinton says Yeltsin on right side of history in Russia
President Clinton urged support for Russia while warning reforms face test with a new Cabinet. He stressed Moscow must chart its own course and that U.S. help should focus on job training and unemployment support, noting inflation has fallen to about 12 percent a month. Clinton praised Yeltsin as tough and on the right side of history.
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Letterman’s toll rescue by coworker sparks on-air tale
David Letterman faced a $1.50 Henry Hudson Bridge toll when his jacket held only partial cash. Phyllis McQuillan, a CBS Radio employee, saw him stuck and paid both tolls. Letterman later reimbursed her with roses and a thank you note, praising her help on his Late Show.
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Dallas station cancels Donahue amid advertiser boycott
WFAA TV cancels the Donahue show citing advertiser boycotts led by Fort Worth dentist Dr Richard Neill. The move comes after the program topped its morning slot in the November sweeps and follows refusals to air NYPD Blue due to provocative content. Station executives cited losing ads over the years as a factor.
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