Ford ignition defect case could cost up to one billion
Alameda County Judge weighs a settlement proposal for Ford owners nationwide, potentially costing 750 million to 1 billion, amid a class action over ignition stalling blamed for 11 deaths across 23 cases. Ford denies defect while critics liken it to the Pinto safety debacle.
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FDA drug approval pace questioned amid safety tightening
The article notes approvals rose four months largely due to RU-486 but few breakthroughs occur yearly. Firms shift to me-too drugs to fit longer FDA review times. Janet Woodcock defends no slowdown, while Zelnorm failures and UBS Warburg cite tougher safety stance. Analysts blame overpromising by companies and lax early submissions.
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Illinois districts debate shrinking class sizes and funding
State Superintendent Glenn McGee cites shrinking class sizes as crucial to closing the achievement gap. Cairo District 1, with 90 percent minority and 93 percent low income, has below average class sizes yet lacks funds to hire teachers. Chicago schools face large classes and land shortages despite new schools and expansion plans. Senate and district leaders emphasize that resources and facilities determine whether smaller classes can be achieved, while wealthy districts like Naperville struggle with efficiency and targeted spending.
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Bush administration predicts economy rebound despite tax cut concerns
Lawmakers warn the tax cut overhang will exhaust Social Security and Medicare reserves while the CBO prepares new projections. Budget director Mitch Daniels says SS and Medicare accounts stay large as if no tax cut occurred. Administrations cites $4.3 billion accounting change to boost spending or tax cuts.
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Fire responders share experiences from wildlife service roles
Wildlife biologist Mike Brown notes no Crab Orchard workers are currently on fire duty with U S Fish and Wildlife. A former fire information officer, banker described duties informing residents about fire progress and dispelling rumors. She recalled 1993 Shawnee National Forest help during Mississippi River floods and radio setup linking workers to levee commissioners.
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