High court to decide on sexual predator laws
Washington judges weigh Kansas 1904 Sexually Violent Predator Act as opponents warn of double jeopardy while supporters say the civil measure protects communities. Leroy Hendrix, convicted of molesting two 13-year-olds, shapes the case as states push broader offender laws amid high court scrutiny.
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U.S. seeks settlement in minority farmers bias suit
A federal hearing is set Friday in U.S. District Court on a case accusing the Agriculture Department of bias against minority farmers. The suit seeks damages and actions to prevent foreclosures. A department report cited gaps in loan funding but could not prove overt discrimination, noting complex, hard-to-trace reasons.
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Carville suspends campaign amid Starr probe mass media push
James Carville said he would halt his campaign against Starr while planning a nationwide advertising drive to attack Starr. Starr faces 12 felony convictions tied to Whitewater probes, including alleged obstruction of justice and scrutiny of White House actions. The investigation covers unpaid billing records, the sacking of travel office staff, and handling of Whitewater documents linked to James McDougal and Vincent Foster Jr.
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Kessler touts FDA gains in final remarks
Outgoing FDA Chief David Kessler heralds a record 46 breakthrough drugs approved this year and a 95 percent review rate within a 12 month deadline, contrasting U S performance with Europe. He resigns as the administration seeks a replacement while stressing U S leadership in drug review.
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Air bag plan urged by automakers and consumer advocate
Glan Automakers and Joan Claybrook call on federal officials to approve an industry plan to deploy air bags with less force and more quickly. Card and Claybrook say faster approval could reduce deaths and injuries, despite air bags having saved over 1,600 lives while causing several infant and adult fatalities. The AAMA proposed the change in August and criticizes the NHTSA for delays.
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