Supreme Court reviews congressional district drawing race factor
The high court weighs whether race dominated district lines in Texas and North Carolina after 1990 census redistricting. Justices hear arguments as they consider whether minority influence was preserved or race distorted political power, with rulings due later.
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Sheila Jackson Lee
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Eddie Bernice Johnson
Melvin Waitt
Rail cars roll over in Mojave chlorine spill blamed on vandals
In Mojave California vandals released hand brakes on three chlorine filled Monotank rail cars causing them to roll about a quarter mile and overturn. No leaks were reported and Highway 14 plus other desert routes were closed. 1400 students stayed home as three schools were shut. Roads later reopened.
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Ithaca's stance on same sex marriage faces Hawaii case
Ithaca weighed its options as a Hawaii trial set for July 15 on same sex marriage licenses drew attention. Lambda Legal advised that fighting through limited licenses may not best advance marriage rights, while local officials urged education and action. The council had urged state law change, and a health department opinion questioned issuing licenses to same sex couples.
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Evan. Wolfson
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Possible New MS Drug Slow Disease Progression
MS patients may gain an alternate treatment that could slow progression rather than just relieve symptoms. An FDA advisory panel reviewed a study showing a 3 percent progression reduction for Avonex with limited data on duration and optimal dosing. Experts cautioned uncertainty but noted potential demand as Betaseron remains the current main therapy.
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Foe and Drug Administration
M One
Ira Shoulson
Universucat Rochester
FDA
Stephen Reingold
Abbott to test AIDS drug Ritonavir in US and overseas
Abbott Laboratories will vet an AIDS drug Ritonavir in a controlled trial enrolling about 192,000 late stage patients. Americans may join via lottery while overseas sites recruit through physicians. eligibility requires CD4 counts at most 50. Contact options include toll free numbers, fax, email, and a web page.
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Abbott
United States
Titonavirpond.com
Pond.com
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