New over the counter drug labels aim for easier reading
Washington AP reports new FDA rules require nonprescription medicines to use larger print and a simple format showing dosages and safety warnings. The changes, proposed in 1997 and finalized the previous day, should be widely adopted within two years, with some products phasing in by 2004.
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al Gore
Health and Human Services
Donna Shalala
Food and Drug Administration
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Germany's Finance Minister Resigns in Power Shift
In Bonn the finance minister Oskar Lafontaine resigned after a power struggle with Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder highlighting a shift toward business friendly policy. Lafontaine also left as head of the Social Democrats, triggering euro gains to about 1.10. Schroeder named successors, eyeing party leadership. Hans Eichel potential finance chief.
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Navy sinks New Carissa wreck off Oregon coast
Three hundred miles offshore, the oil-laden wreck of the New Carissa finally sank after being damaged by a Navy destroyer, explosive charges, and a torpedo. Salvage teams expected 130,000 gallons of bunker fuel to remain trapped at 12,000 feet as the hulk slipped beneath the Pacific.
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Cliff Perkins
Pacific
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Pride Day funding crisis ends after board vote
Ai Commissioner Michael Ross and Espy reach an agreement on Pride Day funding. Espy will submit all Pride Day invoices to the solid waste district for approval before payment. Betty Blair backs full Seventh Generation funding. Espy withdraws over $33,000 request for three beautification and recycling projects. James Ross plans a follow up meeting to discuss county aid.
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Genes linked to AIDS progression rate found
Scientists at the National Cancer Institute report that inherited HLA Class I gene variations influence how quickly HIV-infected individuals develop AIDS. The study, involving about 500 people, links B35 and Cw04 gene forms to faster progression, with differing frequencies among white and black patients.
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Mary Carrington
Carrington
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Wheelchair rights case ends with conviction in street use ruling
Disability activists rallied as Kelly Dillery, bound for appeal, faced jury verdicts after prosecutors argued safety concerns over wheelchairs on city streets. Dillery, who warned sidewalks were inaccessible, had previously been convicted in January for using her chair in the street and was fined $100 plus costs.
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Rob DeLamatre
Dillery
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Drug raid nets cocaine LSD firearms in Grafton home
Russell Everett, 19, arrested on cocaine and marijuana charges and drug paraphernalia possession. In the 991 Oak St. house, police found cocaine LSD marijuana paraphernalia seven firearms and an explosive device neutralized by the bomb squad. Mark Plues, 29, faces multiple counts and pleaded not guilty. Police connected the case to a stolen weapon tip and drug activity investigations. Residents on Ninth Street welcome the safer neighborhood.
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Elyria
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