Vatican rights clash at U N women conference
Negotiators at the U N Fourth World Conference on Women struggled over sexual and human rights with Argentina opposing a clause on women's sexual and reproductive rights. The Vatican signaled dissatisfaction as talks continued, while Namibia urged reaffirmation of past human rights declarations amid a 189-country debate on the Platform of Action.
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U.N. Women’s
Argentina
Vatican
Donna Sullivan
Washington, D.C
Longer maternity stays urged in 48 hour bill
Michelle Bauman cites her infant daughter's death to push a bill requiring insurers to cover at least 48 hours for normal births and 96 hours after cesareans. The proposal, led by Sen. Nancy Kassebaum and Sen. Bill Bradley, faces opposition over standards and costs, with supporters including AMA and AAP.
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Michelle Bauman
Nancy Kassebaum
R-Kan
Bill Bradley
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American Medical Association
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American Academy of Pediatrics
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Bradley
Maryland
Senate
Dredging Debate Over Kansas River Sand Near Lawrence
A legislative panel heard rival views on sand dredging threat to a largely pristine Kansas River segment between Lawrence and Topeka. Federal agencies oppose permits for Victory Sand and Kaw Sand Co and Kaw Valley, while the Kansas Geological Survey questions the severity of harm, noting other forces like floods may dominate. The committee weighs potential legislation for 1996 as state, federal, and local officials testify.
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Committee On Energy and Natural Resources
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Anne Cully
Don Sallee
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Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Sallee
Cully
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