S&L mess erupts as Congress acts on independent counsel
Freshman Republican Peter Smith from Vermont sparks a national debate over the savings and loan disaster as lawmakers move to appoint an independent prosecutor. By week’s end, about 170 House members back his resolution amid scrutiny of the Bush administration and Thornburgh.
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Texans await oil slicks landfall near Galveston
Galveston Texas crews spread booms and mobilized hundreds of volunteers to prepare for the Mega wreck oil spill expected to wash ashore along a 45 mile coastline from High Island to Sabine Pass. Officials hope tar balls reach beaches not marshes to protect wildlife. salvage teams report rising cleanup efforts and reduced spill estimates.
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Health research ignores women in NIH studies
Congressional investigators say NIH funded projects studied only men despite diseases affecting both sexes. GAO official Mark Nadel cites gaps as Rep. Schroeder and Sen. Snowe urge action to end sexism in federally funded research and require women’s inclusion in medical studies.
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Pilot killed in aerobatic plane crash at Oklahoma air show
An air show director, Tom Jones, 46, died when his Sukhoi 26M stalled and crashed nose first before about 75 000 spectators at Will Rogers World Airport. The show canceled all civilian performances as military jets later paid tribute.
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