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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1997
Page
3
The Supreme Court weighs whether terminally ill patients can seek assisted death, with justices wary of creating a constitutional right while states may ban or regulate. The ruling, due by July, could shape federal funding rules and medical practice as lawmakers confront a deeply emotional issue.
In Washington two protesters Gail Van Norman and Bob Cast stood in frigid pre dawn for admission to a session on the most cases in years regarding doctor assisted death. Van Norman, executive director of Catholic group, weighs patient autonomy versus safety and morality in allowing physicians to administer life ending medication to mentally competent terminally ill patients.
A study edited by Dr. Phil Fontan of Northwestern University reports vets show nerve damage signs such as tingling or numbness in hands and feet associated with concentrated DEET exposure. The research calls for further investigation into Gulf War chemical exposure effects.
Republicans push legislation to block retroactive enforcement of a new domestic violence gun ban. Rep Barr argues retroactive enforcement violates fairness and the Constitution, while Sen Lautenberg cites bipartisan intent and legal opinions supporting retroactivity. Police object to enforcement gaps and ATF warned several hundred officers could be barred, complicating policing.
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