Orphan Drug Law Revisions Face Presidential Veto
Congress backed amendments to curb profits from orphan drugs by removing status if patients exceed 200,000 and allowing other firms to market a drug within a year of original filing. Bush vetoed, officials say incentives come from public support, not later windfalls. Law needs fixes to prevent abuse while preserving incentives.
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Italy
Florence
Europe and United States clash over travel and money
The piece notes the dollar's decline inflating European costs for Americans while provoking snubs at shops and banks. It compares reactions to stronger currencies and cites Western Europeans seeking Eastern journeys. It also covers Italy's Communist Party stance, customs bribe culture, Panama invasion aftermath, and Saddam hostage relatives' dilemma.
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United States
Bennett Acknowledges Slow Drug War Gains
The White Paper from William Bennett’s Office notes small, positive shifts in the drug crisis including a decline in cocaine contacts and drug market activity. It cites lower worker drug testing, fewer users, rising murder counts tied to a shrinking market, and tougher enforcement driving crime to recede while advocating rehabilitation and community action.
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William Bennett
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Thatcher sabre rattling and Middle East policy criticism
Harry Hood of Oberlin argues Britain and Prime Minister Thatcher provoke anti American sentiment by issuing bellicose statements on the Middle East while Americans bear the casualties. He recalls historic British actions in Kuwait Suez and Egypt and urges independence from British meddling, urging Bush to bluff alone and Thatcher to withdraw troops from Northern Ireland.
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Twist-ems and marital bliss in the kitchen
In a humorous letter Dear Ed discusses Twist-ems wires used to seal bread wrappers. The note describes misadventures with a 500 foot roll, debates half life, handedness, and a playful campaign to ban Twist-ems to avoid domestic strife.
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Chamber of Commerce
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