Safer GM trucks under fire as recall effort ends
Survivors and families blasted Transportation Secretary Pena after he dropped a recall push for General Motors peclop trucks. Pena argued court battles could last years. GM agreed Friday to spend 51 million dollars on auto safety and research, amid criticism of side saddle gas tanks on 1973 to 1987 models and fire risk in crashes.
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Federico Pena
Pena
Department of Transportation
Gore proclaims drug sniffing pig honorary dog
Vice President Gore issued a satellite certificate declaring Harley the Portland drug sniffing pig an honorary dog. The pig aids the Portland Police and visits schools, with funding gaps for drug sniffing animals keeping programs limited.
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al Gore
Harley
Portland, Ore
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Consumer group seeks ban on arthritis drug piroxicam
Public Citizen filed a petition with the FDA on Monday arguing piroxicam carries a higher risk of serious gastrointestinal problems than similar medicines. Eight studies, five from 1993 and 1994, are cited to support the claim that ulcers perforations or bleeding are more likely. Feldene is sold by Pratt Pfizer and generic versions exist.
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Medicare boosts payments to physicians in 1994
The 7.7 percent average rise takes effect January 1, adding about 2.2 billion dollars for physicians serving 36 million elderly or disabled Americans. Reimbursements grow 12.2 percent for surgical services, 7.9 percent for primary care, and 5.2 percent for other nonsurgical services. Surgeons gain most due to fewer surgeries in 1993 than targets.
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Anti-abortion wave grows in Senate and House
Congressional anti abortion forces claim they have the numbers to roll back abortion rights in the next two years as supporters concede a shift toward a minority position in Congress. Rep Chris Smith notes voters were motivated by abortion issues in the election and the GOP will lead the House next month.
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Planned Parenthood of America
Christie Whitman
America
Douglas Johnson
National Right To Life Committee
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