Kerry takes first steps to presidency in 2004 run
Massachusetts Senator John Kerry said he will form an exploratory committee to begin a presidential bid for 2004. He framed a contrast with President Bush on taxes education Iraq and the Middle East while stressing service in Vietnam and a commitment to public schools and middle class tax relief.
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Pennsylvania corner of the House a throwback to history
In the House, the Pennsylvania corner has long been the center where the Pennsylvania delegation gathers. Martha, elected in 1974, dominates the back row, with lawmakers from both parties seeking her attention and votes. The area remains a male dominated relic where deals and humor mix behind the chamber’s 435 seats.
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Medicinal Marijuana Users Skew Toward Older Males
A GAO study of eight states finds the typical medical marijuana user is male and 40 or older, often using the drug for severe pain or muscle spasms. In Oregon Hawaii and Alaska, about 2,450 registered patients account for under 0.05 percent of each state's population, with over 70 percent aged 40 plus. Alaska lists one under 18 and Oregon 145 users ages 19 to 29. California data unavailable.
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