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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 2000

Page

3

Advocates call for more funds for special education needs

A two year study shows federal education budget falls short of the money states require to educate disabled students. Two thirds of special education teachers spend a full day weekly on paperwork and about half spend less than two hours weekly in one on one instruction. The Council for Exceptional Children argues more funding and reform are needed to reduce paperwork and attract teachers, with lawmakers split between Republicans and the Clinton administration over a $6.3 billion federal figure.

Washington Council For Exceptional Children David Egnor The Council Congress Congressional Republicans White House Lynda van Buren Clinton Judd Gregg R-N.h Judith Heumann Education Department al Gore Texas George W. Bush

Fungus weapon aims to quell swarming locusts worldwide

Biologists unveil Green Muscle, a totally organic fungus used to kill locusts and grasshoppers. Developed over a decade, it already sprayed Niger farmland with complete control up to three times longer than chemical insecticides. Readied for commercial use amid global invasion concerns.

Washington Niger International Institute of Tropical Agriculture World Bank Africa Argentina Australia China Indonesia Spain Russia Kazakstan United States Texas Luxembourg

Treasury plans to reimburse terrorism victims and families

The U S Treasury will pay victims of terrorism including Terry Anderson and families hundreds of millions in damages owed by Iran. Congress approved legislation enabling U S funds to compensate victims and then seek repayment via international negotiations with Iran. Up to 213 million for eight families, the rest for pending cases, with payments within 60 days of signing.

Washington US. Treasury Terry Anderson Iran White House Congressional Clinton Congress U.S Florida State Department Sen Connie Mack R-Fla Mack Frank Lautenberg D-N.j Bill McCollum Senate House P.J. Crowley United States Crowley United Nations

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