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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 2002
Page
3
Thomas outlines retirement security priorities and describes the Employee Retirement Savings Bill of Rights approved by the Ways and Means Committee. The bill aims to improve investor education, access to professional advice, advance disclosure of blackout periods, and diversification from company stock while preserving employee ownership benefits.
Congressman Bill Thomas announced last week that his annual Summer Congressional Internship Program accepts applications. Interns spend six weeks in the Washington, D C office and two weeks in district offices in Bakersfield or Visalia, with stipends of 1300 dollars for the period. Applicants download an application from www.house.gov/billthomas, submit a resume, transcripts, and a 250 word essay and send materials to 4100 Truxton Avenue, Suite 220, Bakersfield, CA 93309.
Kern County Superior Court seeks citizens to serve on the Kern County Grand Jury with a filing deadline of April 15, 2002. Judges from the North District Division may nominate two applicants to the initial pool, with availability at Shafter, Delano, or the Grand Jury office in Bakersfield. The jury, a watchdog for government agencies, investigates felony crimes and officials' misconduct. mileage is reimbursed. Contact the Grand Jury at 868-4797 for details.
Kern Medical Center announces a new blood test in a seven hospital study to detect breast cancer by identifying a blood protein. Experts caution it may complement mammography rather than replace it, due to sensitivity issues and potential false positives. Dr. Edward Taylor supports combined use and early detection goals but notes definitive superiority awaits further studies.
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