Arctic drilling still on agenda in energy fight
Washington energy bill sidelines Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge drilling as Bush pushes a looming Congress vote. Supporters vow a mid September maneuver using a budget process to bypass filibusters, aiming to open the refuge for oil while environmental groups mobilize amid August recess.
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Rice says insurgency losing steam politically
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice argues the Iraqi insurgency is losing political steam while lawmakers warn violence jeopardizes plans to withdraw some troops. She emphasizes defeating an insurgency requires both military action and political progress, as deaths rise to over 1,820 Americans.
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Government to order millions more avian flu vaccine
Dr Anthony Fauci said mass production of a new vaccine to guard against an avian flu outbreak could start soon. The government plans to order far more than the 2 million doses already secured, to stockpile in case tests prove successful. Additional trials continue in elderly and children with early data showing a strong immune response.
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Study finds smallpox vaccine protected some from monkeypox
A 2003 monkeypox outbreak saw some infections among those with prior smallpox vaccinations. Led by Mark K. Slifka of Oregon Health & Science University, the study estimates up to 100 million Americans retain some protection from childhood smallpox vaccines, suggesting potential bioterror defense benefits.
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