Gulf War Vets Suffer Broad Illnesses With No Clear Cause
A Defense Science Board task force found no single factor behind Persian Gulf War veterans illnesses. NIH studies mirrored this, finding no specific cause from biological or chemical weapons or pollutants. Veterans may have fatigue, muscle and skin issues, respiratory problems, and some report impacts on families. further coordinated research urged.
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Shalala Blasts Welfare Critics Over Reform Plan
Health and Human Services Secretary Donna Shalala rebutted conservative critics of the Clinton welfare reform plan at the National Press Club. She warned that their approach would produce a generation of street urchins and criticized Empower America for its stance against cash benefits to young unwed mothers.
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National Press Club
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Gore pushes nationwide weather radio to warn of twisters
Federal officials and insurers plan to expand the 370 station NOAA Weather Radio network after a Palm Sunday Alabama church tornado killed 20. Vice President Gore urged nationwide installation, noting Alabama will gain five new transmitters to provide 15 stations covering 95 percent of its people.
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al Gore
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Democrats limit cuts for national arts agency
The House voted 222 to 204 to trim conservatives 5 percent plan to 2 percent for the National Endowment for the Arts budget, as Democrats urge the Senate to keep funding intact. NEA Chair Jane Alexander defended the smaller cut and urged support amid partisan clash over funding and perceived obscenity concerns.
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House
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Navy pushes new attack submarine and carrier plans
Deputy Defense Secretary John Deutch urged continued development of a new nuclear attack submarine and a possible annual production start in the late 1990s. The Senate rejected an amendment to the 1995 defense budget that would cut 3.6 billion dollars for a nuclear powered aircraft carrier. A Pentagon memo stated the submarine is the Navy’s best option after a recent review.
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