Diet drugs fenfluramine phentermine claim curb addictions
Dr Hitzig promotes fenfluramine and phentermine to regulate dopamine and serotonin to curb cocaine and alcohol addiction. He cites low abuse potential but faces skepticism from researchers and warns about heart and blood pressure risks. Clinical studies are planned under NIDA.
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State Department accuses Russia and China of rights abuses
The State Department accuses Russia of brutalities in Chechnya and prison abuses, and tags China as an authoritarian state with widespread rights violations. The report notes political prisoners, press restrictions, Tibet repression, and calls out Moscow and Beijing amid U. S. policy debates. It also highlights Mexico and broader implications for U.S. foreign aid and policy.
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Grozny
Forward funding drives county bond plan for 1996 budget
County officials defend forward funding using operating dollars to cover cash flow lows until July property tax receipts arrive. The plan funds Walkersville Middle School Ballenger Elementary Urbana High Windsor Knolls and Middletown Middle from a bond sale while some leaders push for bonds only when projects are designed. County asks General Assembly for $214 million in extra bond authority as the current limit nears exhaustion.
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Fed resistance to another rate hike eyed by lawmakers
Rep George Miller argues the Fed should let recent rate rises work before adding an increase that could chill the economy. he cites mortgage costs rising from about 7 to over 9 percent, lifting monthly payments on a $100,000 loan by roughly $145 and squeezing first time buyers. Greenspan counters that rates track inflation expectations and would be higher without rate hikes.
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Frederick County dolls highlight foster care issues
Mrs. Schmidt notes the special needs dolls will raise awareness of children in the system and care gaps. Susan Knopt of the Frederick County Foster Care Review Board led the effort with about 200 dolls from Holy Family Catholic Community Middle School Youth Group Girl Scout Troop 1373 and ACY Vote Kids 94 partners. Remaining dolls will be shared with local officials and more groups are invited to join as the statewide goal reaches 5000 dolls.
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Frederick County
Linda
Brennan
Holy Family Group
Schmidt
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