Cisneros Loses Appeal Over Trial for FBI Lies
A federal appeals court upheld an independent counsel case against former housing secretary Henry Cisneros. The D C Circuit kept all 18 charges intact accusing him of lying to the FBI about paying 250 000 to a former mistress and concealing details before and after his 1993 confirmation. The court rejected his bid to dismiss, deeming the federal false statements law applicable and noting skepticism about narrowing its reach.
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Cisneros
Decision on second Marine aviator trial near
The Marine Corps may pursue manslaughter and obstruction charges against Capt Joseph Schweitzer for the Italian Alps gondola disaster after Capt Richard Ashby was acquitted. Lt Gen Peter Pace will decide by today whether to proceed with the case. NBC to buy stake in ValueVision for expanded home shopping reach.
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Suburban squatter fights his Georgia neighborhood
Charlton Forge in Cobb County sits in an affluent Georgia suburb where lawyer Samuel Rael rents a foreclosed home under Atlanta Showcase of Homes. Rael protests eviction as a friend awaits trial, arguing tenant rights and presumption of innocence amid wary neighbors and a monitored roommate.
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Charlton Forge
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Atlanta Showcase of Homes
Atlanta
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Real
Keith Sweat
Atlanta Showcase
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AP Prue
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Marietta, Ga
Public Speaking Stress Tied to Higher Heart Attack Risk
A study presented in New Orleans links mental stress to deadly outcomes in patients with poor heart circulation. Researchers led by Dr David Sheps of East Tennessee State University find a 4 percent annual death rate among stressed patients, more than triple the risk for those not stressed. Public speaking emerges as a potent trigger, though any mental stress may be risky.
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David Sheps
East Tennessee State University
American College of Cardiology
Sheps
Warner-Lambert Lipitor tops Merck Zocor in LDL reduction
In a study of 842 patients, Warner-Lambert Lipitor reduced LDL cholesterol by 45 to 51 percent, while Merck Zocor lowered levels by 43 to 49 percent. The chief investigator called the differences small but statistically significant, with Warner-Lambert spokesperson Christy Davis stating the findings confirm superior LDL reduction.
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Warner-Lambert
Zocor
Warner- Lambert
Christy Davis
Clot-busters look hopeful for heart attack care
New Orleans reports two new clot-busting drugs may match TPA in effectiveness for heart attack treatment while offering easier administration. Unlike TPA, which requires a 90 minute infusion, these drugs work as single injections, potentially reducing treatment delays and improving outcomes.
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New Orleans
Genentech Inc
Clinton plan tightens pollution rules for large farms
Washington AP. Vice President Gore announced a national water pollution control strategy targeting cattle feed lots and large hog and poultry farms. The plan requires permits for thousands of facilities and nutrient management plans, but key regulatory effects are delayed beyond 2001, drawing environmentalist criticism that it does not go far enough to curb factory farm pollution.
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