Bill cuts out tobacco research funding by House vote
Legislation authorizes a $67.9 billion spending measure advancing to completion, with a 278 to 127 House vote. It bans government money for tobacco promotion abroad and smoking in certain clinics, allows only pure scientific studies on tobacco botanics and genetics, and maintains a separate price support program. The bill raises FDA funding to $914.4 million and cuts overall discretionary spending versus last year and the White House request.
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U S officials weigh military action over Haiti
Washington AP report says Clinton aides split on using force if embargo fails to unseat Haiti's military. Some push invasion as quickest exit, citing need to remove leaders. others warn of a quagmire. Debate involves National Security Adviser Lake and Deputy Berger. TransAfrica's Randall Robinson advocates invasion.
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