Richardson May Be Gore's Running Mate Hope
Washington AP reports energy secretary Bill Richardson, seen as a strong, down to earth figure, is being discussed as a potential running mate for Vice President Al Gore. Richardson, bicultural and diplomacy focused, travels to urge oil output while facing scrutiny over energy policy and past lab controversies.
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New virus Timofonica threatens Telefonica network reach
Security firms warn of Timofonica, a virus targeting Telefonica mobile users via e mail attachments that can also flood networks with text messages. The malware spreads by emailing addresses in a recipient's book and contacts random firm phones with prank texts, risking broader handheld device infections.
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Tiahrt seeks fourth term in Kansas 4th District
U S Representative Todd Tiahrt filed for re election in the 4th Congressional District of Kansas. The Wichita included seat is held by the conservative Republican who turns 49 soon and previously defeated Dan Glickman to win his first term. Tiahrt filed Monday at the Sedgwick County Courthouse and the paperwork reached the secretary of state in Topeka. His likely Democratic opponent is Wichita attorney Carlos Nolla who filed last month.
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Clinton's European farewell tour winds down in Moscow
Bill Clinton capped a week of European stops with a cordial Moscow summit alongside Vladimir Putin. They signed weapons reductions and discussed arms control while hinting at disagreements over a national missile defense. In Kiev, Kuchma announced Chernobyl’s last reactor will shut on December 15, as Clinton urged economic reform and tax overhaul.
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FDA considers limits on RU 486 abortion pill access
Washington AP. Planned Parenthood and Population Council report FDA proposals could restrict RU 486 use by requiring physicians to join a registry and by imposing long term health tracking. Gloria Feldt argues such rules would deter doctors, while FDA notes discussions are only beginning and no requirements are set. Studies show 95.5 percent effectiveness within 49 days.
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Democrats push bipartisan patients bill on Senate floor
Democrats may bypass House Senate talks and offer a bipartisan patients rights bill as an amendment to a defense authorization measure on the Senate floor. Led by Sen Edward Kennedy the plan ties to White House favored reforms and seeks to protect 161 million Americans in private health plans with appeals against HMOs and penalties for harmed patients. Republicans question timing and support, while Norwood aids Kennedy in courting GOP votes and possible tax provisions.
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