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AP: Little progress in bridge repairs across US
By ROBERT TANNER, STEVE KARNOWSKI and FRANK BASS Associated Press Writers

New athritis drug gets approval recommendation
By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - A government advisory panel Tuesday recommended approval of the drug Actemra, promoted as a new type of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, a painful and disabling swelling of the joints generally kept in check with medication.

Insurance tests raise questions about some pickups
By KEN THOMAS Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The latest crash tests by the insurance industry raise safety questions about small pickups, which are drawing more interest because they get better mileage than larger trucks.

Mold found in FEMA mobile homes in Indiana, Iowa
By RICK CALLAHAN Associated Press Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The discovery of mold in federally provided mobile homes sheltering Indiana and Iowa flood victims has prompted new anger and frustrations for those who have lost their houses.

FDA finds salmonella strain in jalapeno pepper
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Government inspectors have found the same salmonella strain responsible for a nationwide food-poisoning outbreak in a Mexican-grown jalapeno in a Texas plant, prompting a new warning for consumers to avoid eating fresh jalapenos.

 

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