Clinton delays vote on trade bill inSpace
President Clinton moved to seek a postponement of the House vote on trade legislation to avoid likely defeat. Rep. Moran said Clinton would ask Speaker Gingrich to delay. Democrats had about 40 votes. Republicans claimed over 150 but uncertain of passage. Clinton pressed for a year-end wrap up as GOP leaders urged fast track.
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D-Va
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Parenting talk urges firm, creative discipline against materialism
Fred G. Gosman told about 300 parents and teachers at the third annual Speaking of Kids workshop that raising children requires discipline and saying no to rampant commercialism. He urged choosing battles, using creative consequences, and avoiding overindulgence while fostering spiritual growth and literacy.
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Gene therapy shows promise in bypass and leg artery work
Scientists report initial success using vascular endothelial growth factor gene therapy to improve blood flow in patients with leg artery blockages. Early results show new vessels form, reduced pain, and some avoid amputations, with MRI and X-ray evidence of improved circulation. Researchers plan heart bypass trials and larger studies to test efficacy.
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Federal Food and Drug Administration
Michael Mann
Victor J. Dzau
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston
Sanders Williams
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas
Farmland values rise in Kansas boosting land lease tensions
Farmers leasing land face pressure from owners to shift crop share deals as land values climb in Kansas. While buyers increasingly compete, especially near Wichita, investors expect 4 6 percent returns while land also gains 5 7 percent in value. Long term profitability remains key for young farmers.
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Farm Management Assn
Kansas State University
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Suderman
Mensch
Joe Biges
Flint Hills
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