Federal judge blocks new Bush log export rules pending reviews
A federal judge tossed Bush era forest rules expanding manager discretion for logging without full environmental reviews. The ruling requires proper environmental assessments and public comment before any changes, but leaves forest management specifics undecided.
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Novartis to stop selling constipation drug Zelnorm
Swiss drugmaker Novartis will withdraw Zelnorm tegaserod from the market at the FDA request after health officials linked it to higher risks of heart attack stroke and chest pain. FDA said 13 serious cardiovascular events occurred among 11 614 treated patients versus one of 7 031 on placebo.
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AIDS initiative aging into long term plan needs shift
The U S global AIDS initiative has delivered therapy testing and counseling to millions but the Institute of Medicine says the effort must move from emergency response to sustained programing. In 15 focus countries 800000 receive AIDS drugs 19 million tested and counseled and 100000 mother to child transmissions prevented. worldwide AIDS claimed almost 3 million lives last year and over 4 million new infections occurred.
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U S imposes tariffs on Chinese glossy paper imports
The Bush administration announced sanctions against Chinese glossy paper imports to curb alleged government subsidies. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez said tariffs range from 10.9 to 20.4 percent, starting preliminarily next week with final review due in June. action cites NewPage Corp. of Dayton, Ohio, as the case catalyst.
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Judge orders release of up to 42 defendants in indigent defense crisis
A New Orleans judge ruled to release up to 42 criminal defendants due to inadequate representation by the city's defense office amid funding woes, delaying the order to mid April. The suspension of prosecution, not dismissal, leaves open how many may be freed after April 18. Assistant District Attorney David Pipes may appeal as most detainees face drug charges while others are charged with violent crimes including armed robbery and sexual battery.
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Hunter
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Milk prices rise as costs push farmers up
In State College, Celesta Powell buys four gallons a week for her four children and will not cut back despite higher prices. Dairy economists forecast retail milk could climb up to 30 cents a gallon by fall, with whole milk near 3.35 per gallon by October.
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Celesta Powell
Meyer Dairy
Ken Bailey
Penn State University
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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