NAFTA blamed for harm to U S farmers says Public Citizen
A 55 page Public Citizen report argues NAFTA, in seven years since 1994, has hurt farmers and ranchers in the United States, Canada and Mexico with plunging commodity prices such as corn down 20 percent, wheat 28 percent, and cotton 38 percent. The group urges reevaluation while administration officials cite growth and benefits of free trade.
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New York approves first state ban on hand held cell phones
Albany lawmakers give final approval to a ban on motorists using hand held cell phones with fines rising from 100 to 500 dollars for violations. The measure awaits Gov Pataki signature and would start November 1 with warnings first month.
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Energy price talks hinge on refunds and billions
Washington AP reports energy users and providers are billions apart in cost estimates amid Western power shortages. FERC chief Wagner urges rapid realism as two weeks remain, with California insisting on $9 billion in refunds and a claimed $15 billion overall. Negotiations involve over 150 officials from state, city, utility, and generator groups.
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States resist tougher drunk driving law in Congress wake
In the wake of a federal mandate to lower alcohol limits to 0.08 percent, several states resist passage or face stalled bills. Lawmakers cite federal coercion, costs to jails and courts, and political opposition while advocates from MADD push for faster adoption. Ohio and Wyoming show stalled progress amid committee defeats and deadlines.
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