Prevention and self control cut U S deaths in 1990 study
A JAMA study links personal choices to over 40 percent of U S deaths in 1990. Tobacco caused about 400000 deaths, diet and inactivity 300000, alcohol 100000, with firearms, unsafe sex, car crashes and drugs adding 100000 more. The article urges promoting healthy habits in policy and daily life to extend life and curb costs.
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United States
Journal of the American Medical Association
J. Michael McGinnis
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
William Foege
Carter Presidential Center
Congress
Stop NAFTA before it's too late
Upset by details of NAFTA as considered by the U S administration and Congress. Calls for public debate and emphasizes constitutional requirements for amendments and ratification. Warns that proponents seek to bypass constitutional provisions to regulate foreign trade and tax powers.
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Mexico
Canada
NAFTA
NAFTA fears stir pledge to curb U.S. courts
A panel of international trade officials could override U.S. courts under NAFTA, with no appeal. Critics warn of lost due process as fast track authority, granted in the budget bill, runs to December 15, 1983. Proponents push for approval ahead of the deadline, citing Ross Perot's call to stop the pact.
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Bush
Clinton
Congress
NAFTA
Ross Perot
Pat Choate
Midview Board Chair Thanks Community After Election Support
Midview Board of Education president Couch thanks voters and district workers for backing education on November 2. He praises protecting a budget aligned with community needs and urges continued involvement through committees and service groups to improve life for all residents.
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Clinton Justice Dept seeks broader child porn definition
Author Cal Thomas reports the Justice Department urged Supreme Court to redefine child pornography after a Knox case. The 3rd Circuit upheld a Reagan era standard, while Days and others argue the statute targets materials and actions involving minors. Critics warn liberalization could empower pedophiles and alter protections.
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Perot predictions criticized as unfounded in review
A Washington assessment flags Ross Perot as a flawed prognosticator on NAFTA and the December Surprise. It notes no evidence for POW claims, disputes his job loss warnings, and contrasts his stance with economists and Kantor. Dole credits GOP gains while downplaying mandate factors.
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R-Kan
Capitol Hill
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Bill Clinton
George Bush
Spinmeister
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