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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 2000
Page
5
New York Governor George Pataki vetoed a bill that would have made the state require self extinguishing cigarettes. He said the measure should specify health safeguards for smokers and include funding to fight cigarette bootlegging. The proposal aimed to cut fires from careless disposal and smoking.
Secretary-General Kofi Annan harshly criticized Sen Judd Gregg for blocking 368 million dollars in U N peacekeeping funding. Speaking on Capitol Hill Annan urged Gregg to propose his own peace plans if he opposes U N efforts. The hold affects Congo Kosovo East Timor and Sierra Leone.
Airline pilots union calls for stopping land and hold short landings to boost safety concerns over a runway procedure. Despite postponed federal rules, the action could cause delays at major airports over Memorial Day weekend.
U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher warns of a silent epidemic of dental diseases afflicting poor and minority Americans despite overall better oral health. The report cites widespread untreated decay, insurance barriers, and low Medicaid access, urging more screenings, fluoridation, anti smoking efforts, and daily brushing and flossing.
GAO report says investigators using fake credentials penetrated 19 government installations and two airports. They bypassed metal detectors at many sites, with 18 of 21 entered on first attempt and three needed a second visit. Cabinets and agency offices were among those breached.
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