CDC at crossroads with new diseases to fight big job cuts
The CDC faces a pivotal moment as it fights new diseases while cutting 519 jobs over 18 months. President Clinton demands staffing reductions, limiting funds for personnel though a 1994 budget of 2.2 billion supports three major initiatives. Dr. William Roper, finishing his term, warns of difficult choices as political lines color science and leadership remains unsettled.
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Centers for Disease Control Opens Violence Prevention Office
The Centers for Disease Control announces new initiatives including three studies on preventing youth violence and the opening of an office dedicated to violence against women as part of a broad effort to curb germ spread and protect the United States.
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Clinton seeks $175 million education program on school violence
President Clinton proposes a federal program of more than 175 million to help districts screen for weapons and train students in conflict resolution. Grants up to 3 million per district over two years target schools with violence history and economically disadvantaged students as part of a long term violence prevention plan.
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Doctors overlook life prolonging therapy for heart failure
New York AP report cites Dr. Jay N. Cohn saying about two million Americans with congestive heart failure may die sooner because only about 35 percent receive life extending drugs. Vasodilators and ACE inhibitors like enalapril have shown to extend life. many physicians remain unaware or focus on symptom relief.
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