Clinton signs 0.08 percent drunk driving standard nationwide
President Clinton signed a law setting a 0.08 percent national blood alcohol limit, asserting it will save about 500 lives annually. The bill ties highway funding to adoption by states by 2004, with penalties rising to 8 percent by 2007 for noncompliance.
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Doctors urge prioritizing high risk for flu shots
Washington physician Dr Raymond Scalettar complains elderly lung disease patients must go to supermarkets for vaccines as large chains received doses before private doctors. CDC urges healthy people to wait, prioritizing elderly, pregnant women, and chronically ill, with vaccine shipments limited and safety cushions in place.
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The Associated Press notes groups at highest risk for flu complications. Those over 64, anyone with chronic heart or lung disorders including asthma, diabetes, kidney disease, or weakened immunity, and pregnant women in later pregnancy are targeted. Health care workers and family members in contact with high risk patients should also vaccinate.
Democrats attack Bush Texas record in new video
The Democratic National Committee released a 10 minute video criticizing Governor George W. Bush on Texas health care education environment and poor neighborhoods. It features Texans including pediatrician Krenie Stone claiming 1.4 million Texas kids lack health insurance and that Bush prioritizes tax cuts over health care.
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