Bush faces split identity on environment in nine months
Washington reports a growing White House split on environmental policy with officials producing competing messages on greenhouse action and EPA moves. Critics accuse Bush aides of vacillation while insiders say debate reflects balancing economic interests and scientific questions amid pressure from Republicans and environmental groups.
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Baker blocks Soviet speech by top White House aide
Secretary of State James A Baker II halted a planned address by a senior Soviet expert, deeming it overly pessimistic about Mikhail Gorbachev’s prospects. Officials said Baker, Scowcroft, and Gates agreed the speech would send the wrong signal amid U S Soviet dialogue.
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Pierce defies panel, cites Fifth Amendment rights
Former Housing Secretary Samuel Pierce refuses to testify before a House subcommittee investigating fraud and influence peddling at HUD. He says he will invoke his constitutional protections again, urging cancellation of today’s hearing. The panel orders in person testimony, with lawmakers split over compelling him.
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Panel backs continued birth control for healthy nonsmoking women
A government panel advised that healthy nonsmoking women may continue taking birth control pills through menopause without markedly higher heart attack or stroke risk. They noted benefits for older women, but urged more research, while warnings for smokers over 35 remain due to clot risk.
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Tampon labeling rules aim to curb toxic shock risk
The FDA finalizes a regulation requiring tampon absorbency labeling using junior regular super and super plus terms. Within four months manufacturers must show ranges and explain how to use them and advise alternating pads with tampons to reduce toxic shock risk.
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Congress Plans Aid Team for Poland’s New Parliament
The Senate approves sending congressional experts to Poland to assess needs and draft an aid package. The effort aims to help the Sejm and Senate establish lawmaking rules, training, and basic offices as Poland builds its post communist government.
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Rural Americans fault government and industry
Rural Americans say air pollution dirty water and toxic waste threaten health and blame both government and industry for slow action The Ford Foundation Aspen Institute and American Viewpoint funded the survey of 821 people showing two thirds see environmental decline and broad willingness to pay higher taxes recycle and change habits Most support federal recycling rules food tests fuel efficient cars and pesticide controls but few back swift shifts to low sulfur coal or ethanol fuels The public expresses concern about groundwater contamination polluted rivers and toxic waste dumps.
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