Congress tethers Education Dept in student aid cases
Washington officials faced questions at 1993 hearings over ineligible schools draining billions in federal funds. Political pressure from New York lawmakers, including Rep Nadler, shaped enforcement in a Mercy College CMA takeover bid. Other cases tied to Lukens bribery accusations and Orthodox Jewish schools prompted secretary Riley to stand firm on violations.
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R-N.y
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Virtual colonoscopy could replace tube based screening
Wake Forest University researcher Dr. David J. Vining develops a spiral CT based virtual colonoscopy that creates a 3-D internal view of the colon without inserting a tube. The method, tested on 20 patients, detects cancer accurately but still requires follow up colonoscopy for polyp removal. costs are estimated at 450 to 650 dollars versus 900 to 1,800 for traditional methods.
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Hillary Clinton meets with Pakistani women in Lahore
First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with Pakistani women in Lahore, touring a mudbrick home and courtyard. She discusses marriage and careers with MBA-bound students, answers girl questions on color, and expresses sympathy for poor mothers with many children while noting societal divisions.
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Post office on time delivery hits five year high
Washington reports the postal service delivered 85 percent of local mail on time in winter, a six point gain from a year earlier per Postmaster General Marvin Runyon. Price Waterhouse tracks performance with test mailings across major cities.
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Woman settles suit over snoring against City Hall in Davis
Sari Zayed, 31, sued after a 1994 city citation for snoring at 1 30 a.m. that woke neighbor Chris Doherty. The dispute, arising from a shared wall, sought 24500 dollars for stress and losses. A settlement of 13500 dollars was reached last week.
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Hidden lab found at sect site near Mount Fuji
Police raid the Aum Shinji Kyo compound near Mount Fuji uncover a secret chemical lab behind a statue and underground storerooms with 40 chemicals including sarin ingredients. Investigators say ministries run the sect and a science wing researched weapons for a final battle amid Tokyo subway nerve gas attack fallout.
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