Bill Defining Life Faces First Vote
Washington AP reports supporters of a life beginning at conception bill claim enough votes to clear the first hurdle in reversing Roe v Wade. The measure would give a fetus constitutional rights, potentially making abortion a felony, with President Reagan backing the proposal.
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Dole funeral plan cites Social Security reform and tax cuts
U S Senator Bob Dole proposed gradual retirement-age increases and cost of living adjustments as cures for Social Security. He warned trustees’ report shows the system risked insolvency, and pressed tax-cut compromises while backing easy confirmation for Sandra Day O Connor to the Supreme Court.
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New drug acyclovir shows promise against herpes viruses
Burroughs Wellcome Co reports acyclovir may treat diseases from genital herpes to mononucleosis. In initial Johns Hopkins tests bone marrow transplant patients showed complete elimination of cold sores and genital herpes infections. CDC notes 5 to 20 million Americans could have genital herpes with 200,000 to 600,000 new cases yearly. Dr Rein Saral led the Johns Hopkins NEJM publication.
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