U S to impose tariffs on European goods in beef dispute
The Clinton administration announced a $116.8 million list of European products including ham from Denmark and cheese from France that will face 100 percent tariffs starting July 29 as retaliation for the EU ban on hormone treated beef. The action follows a WTO ruling supporting U S concerns and follows an earlier $191.4 million sanction.
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Denmark
Germany
Italy
France
United States
Europe
Clinton
Food and Drug Administration
World Trade Organization
WTO
National Cattleman’s Beef Asso
Ciation
U.S
Alisa Harrison
European Union
Peter Scher
U S steel wins on tariff rulings
The U S government will pursue complaints to block low priced steel from over a dozen countries. The ITC found harm from cold rolled steel and the Commerce Department cited possible illegal subsidies for cut to length plates. Tariffs may target Argentina Brazil China Indonesia Japan Russia Slovakia South Africa Taiwan Thailand Turkey and Venezuela with Russia likely exempted.
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United States
Commerce Department
U.S. Customs Service
Argentina
Brazil
China
Indonesia
Japan
Russia
Slovakia
South Africa
Taiwan
Thailand
Turkey
Venezuela
International Trade Commission
Commerce
Gene Link Found For Pain Sensitivity At Johns Hopkins
Johns Hopkins researchers identify a single gene regulating mu opiate receptor variation that governs pain sensitivity. Mouse and human data show receptor numbers shape pain perception. implications include tailored opioid dosing for injury arthritis and cancer pain. Researchers note genetic differences may guide effective treatment.
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Ashington
Johns Hopkins University
George R. Uhl
National Academy of Sciences
Michael J. Iadarola
National Institutes of Health
Hopkins
Jadarola
Uhl
Ahl
Forbes Switch Triggers Mass GOP Staff Walkout
Congressman Michael Forbes and nearly a dozen staffers resigned after he switched from Republican to Democratic Party. Aides dropped off keys and letters in Cannon Office Building, noting the move as a betrayal of Republican convictions.
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New York
Michael Forbes
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GOP
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National Republican Congressional Committee
House
Brian Fauls
Forbes
Congress
Fauls
Washington
Jan Friis
Robert Lawrence
Lawrence
Shirley
N.Y
Long Island
Jeff LaCourse
Quogue
Dick Gephardt
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