Washington Roundup on UN torture treaty inspections
Merc Cates proposes changes to the UN torture treaty allowing advance notice of inspections to let authorities clean facilities before inspectors arrive. The measure, debated as the General Assembly discusses enforcement, aims to strengthen the 1989 treaty with reports from a Geneva committee on alleged victims and policy recommendations.
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Texas GOP sets agenda amid social conservative push
In Austin state Republican leaders prepare to press school vouchers and oppose gay marriage as activists mobilize. Samantha Smoot of the Texas Freedom Network warns of a heated fight while party gains strengthen conservatives in the Legislature with Republicans controlling the House 88-62 and Senate 19-12.
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Western Mano Western Union UPS FedEX Postage Stamps Gift Wrapping
A compact services roundup notes offerings from Western Union UPS FedEx and postal stamps gift wrapping and related mail handling options. The brief highlights include money transfers package delivery tracking and wrapping services for gift purchases.
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20 minute HIV test approved in Washington
The government approved a new 20 minute HIV test that promises on the spot results for infection with AIDS virus. It follows a 10 minute version once sold since the mid-1990s but was hard to use accurately. The OraQuick test is designed to be very easy to use and aims to reduce the number of people who do not return for results, allowing more to seek treatment and reduce transmission.
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