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Page 6B WORLD THE BATTALION European Union proposes measures to stop mad cow disease outbre| BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) — With cases of mad cow disease crop ping up across Europe, the European Union proposed a slate of new mea sures Wednesday to try to eradicate the lethal brain-wasting disease and stem a public health scare over beef. The union’s executive commis sion proposed an EU-wide ban on animal products in fodder for cows, pigs and poultry for six months start ing Jan. 1 and the testing of hundreds of thousands of older cattle. The steps are part of an attempt to launch a Europe-wide strategy to stop mad cow disease from spreading to humans. Two people in France and 80 in Britain have died from the human form of the disease; 89 people across the EU have been infected. Mad cow disease “is now moving from one member state to another,” EU Health Commissioner, said David Byrne. “We should adopt an overall approach to address the risks so consumers can see what is done to protect their health.” The latest scare over mad cow dis ease was sparked by the discovery of infected cows in France, along with a recorded case of its human form. Since then, scientists have found the first cattle with the disease in Ger many and Spain. That triggered bans of French beef imports in several EU countries, as well as in East European nations, which have banned imports from EU members with reported cases of mad cow disease. Agriculture ministers from the 15- nation bloc were expected to approve the temporary fodder ban on Monday along with other recommendations. Last week, they agreed in principle to more testing of cattle of 30 months and older. Some half a million cattle could be tested in the first six months of 2001 under the proposal, officials said. After that, the EU wouldi;| whether to continue the! Mad cow disease - bovine spongiform encephate or BSE — is thought to betrd ted when cattle eat fodd ground parts of infected anin thought to cause variant Crei Jakob Disease in humans ill from infected animals is eatei © © prepaid wireless as low as 15^ a minute. what are you waiting for, permission Wi i ATB.T Now getting wireless is easy: No credit checks, monthly bills or annual contracts. Package includes the latest Motorola V2397 phone with changeable faceplate, headset and $25 airtime card. Plus features like VoiceMail, Caller ID, Call Waiting, and more. l<&C5i Free2Go Wireless" service is as low as 15^ a minute with purchase of $200 airtime card on the Local Calling Plan. , I in WIRELESS FROM AT&T YOUR WORLD. CLOSE AT HAND. AT&T Premier Dealer Eel ©2000 AT&T. Service not available for purchase in all areas. Compatible Digital multi-network phone required. AT&T Wireless Services will provide wireless long distance. Digital PCS features not available in all areas. Rates not available outside the 50 U.S. or when calls require a credit card to complete. International rates vary by destination. Airtime for each call is measured in full minutes and rounded up to the next full minute. Coverage available in most areas. Cards available in the following airtime values: $25, $50, $100 and $200. Phone and cards are not refundable. Minutes deposited in your account expire after 90 days. Fifteen cent rate only available with $200 airtime value card for calls placed from the Home Calling Area on the Local Calling Plan. Roaming and directory assistance additional. Full card value must be used for rates to apply. Full terms and conditions are contained in the AT&T Welcome Guide and other prepaid materials. If purchased through an AT&T Wireless Services Authorized Dealer, equipment price and availability may vary. Call ahead for details. Motorola Mail-in Rebate Offer: Rebate coupon will be provided in phone box providing choice of MTV-TRL messenger bag and CD or $30 mail-in rebate offer.You may choose either rebate offer. One rebate per purchase of each new Motorola V2397 phone.To be eligible, phone must remain on AT&T service for at least 30 days and phone must be active on AT&T service at the time rebate is processed. Certain restrictions apply. See Motorola mail-in rebate coupon for full terms and conditions.Void where prohibited. Phone must be purchased by 1/6/01 and activated by 2/6/01 to be eligible for this offer. J Staff £ | A state a an |llege o: iirsday. a 2- iurt of ate Disti i had gi tause ii Texas atingBo, ic collect; |"South Ion agrt vilh a prf Is not e Iird’s at Marilyn A ISouth r J board, (to appi pit rulec bid sper |nt dem (The co ling, hai iM has l“Neith ion nor it ■tructioi jnd missic ' South on, and A fanuary 1 |A&M fate schot I. South 1 if as “Sc mated w foreYo i$1 ii trna> h>ro\ and g(AP)- I s politic §S. supr ^gainst c iv’en ont ed by re make 1 award [Phsh in c “Whei to be pref |td in Tt igs with foe star c fficials Well’s iPresum fn Flo gislatu g its ov a comr sessi 'teen p< Bsewhen Bush,