Bush pledges aid in Africa AIDS fight in Botswana
President Bush visited Botswana to urge funding for a $15 billion, five year plan to combat HIV AIDS, calling Africa the front line against a deadly disease. He pledged U S partnership and compassion while meeting President Festus Mogae and addressing crowds amid mixed views on U S polices.
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Culture plays role in Africa's AIDS epidemic
Knight Ridder reports on factors behind Africa's higher HIV prevalence. Experts cite testing, treatment access, education, culture, and possible viral subtype differences. Botswana shows around 40 percent adult HIV, contrasted with about 0.5 percent in the United States.
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Botswana
FDA loosens rules on food health claims in labels
The FDA will accept graded health claims on food labels starting Sept 1, allowing A to D ratings from scientifically proven to limited evidence. Critics warn larger consumer risk, while industry seeks clearer guidance and easier nutrition messaging.
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Washington
Food and Drug Administration
America
Mark McClellan
House Votes To Proceed With Revised Overtime Rules
The House approved moving ahead with Bush administration overtime rules that could deny overtime pay to about 644000 white collar workers. The 213 to 210 vote rejected a Democratic bid to derail the rules, signaling support for the administration as Senate Democrats eyed a blocking effort. The rules target 1.3 million low income workers by requiring overtime at 1.5 times the hourly rate after 40 hours.
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West African troops to lead Liberia peace effort says Powell
Secretary of State Colin Powell said West African peacekeeping forces should spearhead the Liberia mission with the United States providing mainly support at first. He noted Bush may decide soon on U S roles as a security and cease fire enforcement plan unfolds. A U S team in Monrovia is finalizing assessments while another group will meet with negotiators in Ghana this weekend.
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Colin Powell
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U.S
Monrovia
Ghana
Nader weighs 2004 bid amid Bush critique
In Washington, Ralph Nader said he would decide by year end whether to run in 2004. He argued Bush is very vulnerable over domestic and foreign policy and suggested he might run as an independent or return to the Green Party. He urged action against a pattern of corporate crime and said Democrats and Republicans are converging in policy.
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Bush
Consumer Advocate
Green Party
Nader
Infomercial Marketers Settle for 3.2 Million Dollars
The FTC charged Wellquest International Tony Hoffman Productions and others with false claims for Bloussant breast enhancement EnerX virility and D Snore snoring products. They agreed to a 3.2 million dollar settlement.
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Hundreds missing after Bangladesh ferry disaster
Rescue workers face fading hope as about 530 people are unaccounted after the MV Nasreen sank near Chandpur in the Meghna Padma Dakatia river junction. About 220 survivors have been reported, with three more bodies recovered bringing total recovered to 16.
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