Supreme Court rejects Starr bid to speed Lewinsky probes
The Supreme Court denied Starr's emergency petition to settle disputes with President Clinton. It allows the Court of Appeals to first decide if Bruce Lindsey and three Secret Service members must testify before the grand jury in the Lewinsky investigation, potentially delaying final rulings until next year.
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission budget fight ends with restored funds
Senate panel restores nearly 90 million dollars to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to avert staff cuts that would have reduced inspectors by about 40 percent. NRC chairmen and several senators argued the reductions risk safety at more than 100 nuclear power plants amid a critical report accusing overregulation at high cost to utilities.
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House panel OKs bilingual limitation plan
Washington AP The Education and Workforce Committee approved a bill to overhaul federal aid for teaching English learners on a party line vote. It would favor English only programs, set a three year limit on native language instruction, and end voluntary compliance agreements while shifting to block grants. Critics warn of civil rights lawsuits and reduced bilingual teacher training amid a $160 million federal aid figure.
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New genetic approach may treat sickle cell disease
Duke University researchers report a lab success turning sickled blood cells into normal ones by editing RNA instructions rather than genes. Lead author Dr Bruce Sullenger says the method corrects the mutation in the RNA that carries genetic messages to blood cells. Sickle cell causes abnormal hemoglobin, fragile red cells, and organ complications, with higher prevalence among African and Middle Eastern ancestry. treatment advances extend lifespans beyond age 40 for many patients.
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