Texas man executed for rape and slaying
Clarence Lackey, 43, was executed by lethal injection in Huntsville after 15 years on death row for abducting, raping and killing 23 year old Toni Diane Kumpf in Dallas. A Bible rested on his chest as he told his mother he loved her and offered thanks to Jesus Christ in his final statement.
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Prozac reduces relapses in anorexia study finds
A study shows Prozac helps prevent relapse in recovered anorexia nervosa patients, strengthening support for the drug in recent years. Dr Walter Kaye calls it the best evidence yet, as relapses are common and the finding is considered promising and exciting by experts.
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Senate kills budget altering plan over health care tax plan
The Senate rejected a bid to boost child health funding funded by higher cigarette taxes, arguing it would derail the bipartisan budget-balancing pact aimed to erase deficits by 2002. The 55-45 roll call ended a seven hour debate as White House and GOP leaders opposed the measure and united to protect the agreement.
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Brownback undecided on budget deal amid near term vote
U S Senator Sam Brownback faces a tough choice over a White House and GOP budget package approved by the House. He cites two main sticking points including discretionary spending and deficit figures while Senator Pat Roberts backs the measure. Brownback plans a 10 day Middle East assessment and will insist on Pentagon efficiency and targeted military cuts.
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Donors plead guilty in Democrat campaign probe
Nora Lum and her husband Gene Lum pleaded guilty to arranging 50 000 in illegal campaign contributions through straw donors to Democratic candidates including Edward Kennedy and W Stuart Price. Their daughter Trisha Lum admitted a misdemeanor conduit charge for a 10 000 donation. The Lums face possible tax and other investigations and will cooperate with the DOJ.
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