Farm mergers spark Senate worry over small farmers
Washington lawmakers urged limits on agribusiness consolidations as Cargill's bid for Continental Grain prompts fears ownersh ip by few could harm small and mid sized producers. Senators Dorgan Grassley Conrad pressed for action while industry reps defended consolidation and price pressures.
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Poor nations unready for Y2K threatens aid and power
World Bank report shows most developing countries face Y2K risks with sub-Saharan Africa hardest hit. It cites 15 percent taking concrete steps, 24 percent aware but inactive, and 38 percent with a Y2K coordinator. Calls for international cooperation and a Y2K center grow.
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VA to pay for hepatitis treatment under new program
The Department of Veterans Affairs will cover a costly year long drug therapy for hepatitis C among veterans. The plan, costing about 12 000 to 15 000 dollars per patient annually, aims to curb a disease affecting an estimated 3.9 million Americans and linked to 8 000 to 10 000 deaths yearly. VA undersecretary Kenneth Kaizer warns of rising costs but defends the initiative as a preventive public health measure.
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Arkansas bill would let concealed guns in churches and parks
Arkansas state Rep. Stephen Simon introduced a bill to relax the concealed weapons ban in churches parks and bars while keeping schools courthouses airports off limits The proposal cites work to weeknight church services and notes ministers in Kentucky may carry guns in church as context It lists nearby states with similar prohibitions and argues no past incidents harmed by armed worshippers
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