Pill approved to fight gum disease days ahead
Millions may take Periostat a pill to slow progress of gum disease after dental cleaning. The drug suppresses an enzyme that destroys gums and jawbone and could help the body heal. Expert Dr. Sebastian Crancio calls it a new concept with healing potential. Treatments may cost 1 to 4 dollars daily.
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Marvel recalls 250000 Wolverine comics over anti-Semitic slur
Marvel Comics recalled more than 250,000 copies of the Wolverine issue after an anti-Semitic slur appeared in a scene. The error, flagged by a reader on an advance copy, was likely a lettering mistake by a contracted vendor. Officials say none were sold and vows to prevent repeats.
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Pentagon Viagra bill shocks defense budget
The Department of Defense plans about 50 million dollars this year to provide Viagra to soldiers retirees and dependents. Officials said initial estimates reached 100 million but were cut after limiting prescriptions to diagnosed disorders and six pills monthly.
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John Mazzucci
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Sudden Global Climate Shift Shaped Earth 12,500 Years Ago
A Science study shows temperatures rose over 20 degrees rapidly at the end of the last ice age, melting sea ice and implying regional changes could mirror global patterns. James White of the University of Colorado notes Antarctic data parallels Greenland findings.
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White House to hire tobacco ad firm for anti drug campaign
The White House anti drug office plans to award a tobacco industry ad agency contract as it nears the end of year one in a five year, $1 billion anti drug advertising program. Bates USA, which also handles Lucky Strike, Kool and Capri accounts, is favored. Officials say rules stop excluding tobacco clients from bidding.
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GOP Struggles to Pass Spending Bills in Congress
Congress faces veto threats and internal splits as GOP leaders battle to finish nine remaining spending measures for the new fiscal year. House balks at a separate 27 billion Treasury financing bill while Democrats and conservative Republicans join to oppose provisions. Senate and House bargainers had earlier agreed on climate and housing funding totaling 93.5 billion, amid delays and a stopgap to keep agencies operating through Oct. 9.
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Senate tax cut veto could shape election year rhetoric
Senate Democrats weigh letting an 80 billion dollar Republican tax cut bill pass so President Clinton can veto it. Senator Daschle says a presidential veto offers campaign clarity while Republicans fear being seen as eager to cut taxes. House plans would cut taxes using surplus while preserving Social Security, a point of dispute with Democrats who warn of insolvency in thirty years.
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