Long-term effects of low level sarin on animals explored in Gulf War illness link
Washington AP reports two Army sponsored studies showing behavioral changes brain changes and immune suppression in rodents days to weeks after exposure to sarin levels that produced no immediate symptoms. Researchers say findings hint at mechanisms behind veterans’ chronic illness but caution that translation to humans is a big leap.
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GOP seeks to limit fallout from Lott remark
Senate Republicans move to contain damage from Trent Lott's comments praising Strom Thurmond's 1948 segregation bid. Mitch McConnell says the remark is a temporary blip as they plan to elevate Bill Frist to majority leader in the new Congress. Lott resigns leadership post but returns as senator in January.
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Lott says he fell into political trap amid Thurmond remarks
Sen Trent Lott spoke of a political trap after resigning as Senate GOP leader saying his own fault and that enemies pursued him from Washington. He defended his Thurmond birthday comments and pledged to turn the episode into positive action as he finishes his term. Orrin Hatch praised Bush outreach and criticized Democrats over minority appeals on This Week.
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