Taxpayer group unveils Votetally to match votes on spending
Washington AP reporting that a conservative taxpayers group launches Votetally on CompuServe to let 2.3 million users compare representatives rhetoric on spending cuts with actual votes. The system, costing $350,000, compiles 185 Senate and 341 House votes from 1993 to 1994, ranking lawmakers by cuts versus increases.
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Avis to equip cars with hand controls for disabled customers
The government reached a consent agreement with Avis allowing disabled renters to use hand controlled cars at no extra charge within 30 days at company sites. Existing licensees will be urged to comply and new licensees required. Reservations may be needed 24 hours in advance at some locations.
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FDA panel delegates study on Sensor Pad breast cancer device
In Rockville an FDA advisory panel urged proof the Sensor Pad does not mask tumors before approval. Patients including Mary Gorman and Len Penny Severns supported home screening while critics argued for further testing. The device uses silicone gel between plastic sheets to aid fingertip detection of small lumps.
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