EPA study finds dioxin in paper products poses little risk
EPA plans to release findings on dioxins in milk cartons coffee filters and toilet paper amid concerns over bleached paper. The report says cancer risk from dioxin contamination is no greater than one in a million and falls below regulatory action thresholds, while urging industry reductions.
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Anti-abortion forces push focus to state laws across the U S
Leaders rally in Washington with Park Police estimating about 200000 in attendance while organizers claim over half a million. They say the movement must press state legislatures to ban abortion. A revived vitality comes after a Supreme Court ruling on state limits and hopes Roe v Wade may be overturned with a nationwide ban in doubt. Dr J C Willke of the National Right to Life Committee urges action in all 50 states to shield unborn babies.
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Former HUD aide Gilliam to testify on UDAG grants influence
Imprisoned ex deputy assistant secretary Dubois L. Gilliam appears before a House panel, granted immunity, to describe political manipulation of HUD programs under Secretary Samuel R. Pierce Jr. and the White House during the Reagan era. He faces an 18 month federal sentence for conspiracy tied to HUD abuses.
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US and Soviet talks push for arms cut before summit
US and Soviet negotiators press for a major breakthrough on limiting long range nuclear arms before Bush and Gorbachev meet in Washington in late May. Officials warn that without a solid framework the May summit could be seen as a failure. The goal is to cut long range weapons by half, with current talks outlining START 1 and CFE 1 efforts and potential future follow ups.
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