Lott frames support as he fights for Senate GOP leadership
Washington AP reports Senate Republican leader Trent Lott says he has backing from most GOP senators despite calls to step down over racially insensitive remarks. The White House distances itself, and officials urge resolution before the January 6 leadership session.
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Risk of dying in alcohol related crash varies by state
A government study shows alcohol related traffic deaths have dropped over 20 years but risk varies by state. South Carolina has the highest rate, four times Utah's, highlighting uneven progress against drunken driving nationwide.
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Venezuelan strike cripples oil industry as Chavez protests escalate
Demonstrations across Caracas press President Hugo Chavez to resign while a 17 day strike slashes oil output from nearly 3 million to 400,000 barrels per day. The halt halts exports to the United States, lifts world crude above $30, and costs Venezuela about $50 million daily in revenue. Chavez deploys soldiers to oil facilities with limited impact as the 13-tanker fleet remains idle with crews on strike.
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Divided FDA advisers back first pain free flu vaccine
FDA advisers tentatively endorse FluMist the nasal spray flu vaccine but say it helps only some healthy people not the elderly, toddlers, or those with asthma or chronic diseases. MedImmune aims to launch next winter, yet approval hinges on restrictions and patient eligibility.
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Bush to declare Iraq in violation of UN resolution
President Bush may label Iraq in violation of a UN disarmament order but not trigger war immediately. Advisers favor a patient approach, using a partial 12,000 page declaration to pressure the UN and Baghdad while inspectors proceed, with a public case planned Friday.
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Conseco Files for Chapter 11 Amid U S Bankruptcy Ranking
Indianapolis based Conseco Inc. files for Chapter 11 after securing tentative deals with bondholders and banks totaling 4.0 billion while its mobile home loan portfolio is set for sale. The insurance operations remain sound while talks with preferred securities lenders continue.
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