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at the Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo • Waco
CHris Cagle
Friday; October 11,2002 • 9 p.m.
Saturday, October 12, 2002 • 9 p.m.
WASHINGTON _ As
Congress moves this week
toward giving President Bush the
authority he seeks to make war
on Iraq, some of the toughest
questions are coming from law
makers who once were warriors.
They include veterans such as
Chuck Hagel, a Republican sena
tor from Nebraska who volun
teered for action in Vietnam, and
Rep. Mark Kirk, an Illinois
Republican who flew combat
missions over Iraq and Kosovo.
As an Army sergeant in 1968,
Hagel pulled his brother out of an
armored vehicle that had just run
over a land mine in Vietnam.
Experience like that, he said,
"does temper the process" of
making decisions about war.
"It pulls you back," Hagel
said. "Not a day goes by that I
don't think of the 58,000 names
on the Vietnam wall," a reference
to the war memorial in
Washington. "I don't pretend to
be the steward of their ghosts.
But I have some responsibility
for them that I need to pay atten
tion to. I need to pay attention to
the next generation."
Their numbers aren't what
they used to be in the years just
after World War II, but armed
forces veterans still make up
nearly one-third of the members
of Congress. And when the issue
is war, their colleagues listen.
"I've found it necessary to use
my voice in meetings with the
president to slow things down,"
Kirk said. He is one of nine
House of Representatives mem
bers in a special group that is
working with the president on
Iraq policy.
"Everybody is polarized
between doing nothing and
invading," said Kirk, who served
in the Office of Naval
Intelligence during the Persian
Gulf War. However, he said.
•HOI O COURTESY OF KRTCAMJ
Secretary of State Colin Powell center, speaks alongside Sen. Joseph Lieberman (D-CT), right
a show of bipartisanship on Iraq, during a news conference at the Capitol, Tuesday, Od. 8,20.
in Washington, D.C. Looking on are Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), left, Sen. Evan Bayh (rearleft)Sa
Wayne Allard (rear right)
NEWS
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weapons inspectors from the
United Nations say that "a mid
dle ground is viable."
Kirk said his years in the mil
itary make him reluctant to go to
war, which he described as "an
incredibly imprecise and blunt
instrument." But. he said, "unless
you give (Secretary of State)
Colin Powell this authority, his
chances of getting a U.N. resolu
tion are zero."
The views of veterans will not
alter Bush's determination to use
force, if necessary, to get Saddam
Hussein to disarm. But many
lawmaker-war vets believe they
have influenced the president to
stress, as he has lately, that force
is a last resort. They say their
reservations helped narrow the
scope of the resolution on going
to war and forced the administra
tion to pay more heed to the
long-term consequences of war.
"Sometimes I find that people
who are least reticent to go to
war are the ones who never
served in the military or saw
action," said Sen. Thomas
Carper, D-Del., a former Navy
flight officer who flew surveil
lance missions along the Vietnam
coast. "Those members who
served in World War II or Korea
or Vietnam know that a lot of
Americans can die in wars. We
get lulled into a false sense of
Brai
ADI
security w ith the Persian GJ
War and the fight in Afghanis
over the last year.”
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most outspoken Republic!
skeptics about Bush's bellkosa CHICAGO
and he ha^ worked hard, in pi teens have slig
lie and behind the scenes,tos ou tthe disorde
per the president's approach.! why this is
legislative language authona said the sniallei
Bush to wage war has been® related to the
crated somewhat in light i Ritalin, as som
objections such as Hagelu The finding
now, he says, another respec
Bush himself flew fight tivity is biolog
jets in training with the
National Guard during h
Vietnam era. but did notffi
overseas. ,>
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina,
which has had two reigning beauty queens
for a month, now has none.
A judge on Tuesday ordered the Miss
North Carolina pageant to not recognize any
one as the state titleholder until Rebekah
Revels, who won the pageant but was forced
to resign over topless snapshots, resolves her
legal dispute with the organization.
A month ago, state judge Narley L.
Cashwell ruled that Revels, who was
crowned in June and stepped down in July,
had a valid contract with the Miss North
Carolina Pageant Organization.
Revels has sued the state pageant for
breach of contract. But the judge said
Tuesday that contracts between the pageant
and its contestants say disputes should be
settled by arbitration.
Until that is done in Revels’ case, he
ruled that no one should serve as Miss
North Carolina.
Based on Cash well’s original order,
Revels went to Atlantic City, N.J., for the
Miss America pageant along with Misty
Clymer, the original runner-up who was ele
vated to the title when Revels resigned.
Within a week, a federal judge refused to
force the Miss America pageant to include
Revels, leaving Clymer as the state’s sole
representative at the Sept. 21 competition.
Clymer’s lawyer could not be reached
for comment.
Revels, 24, claims she was unfairly forced
people with sn
intelligent.
The findinj
Journal of the.
to resign in July when former boyMatfll f
Welch told pageant officials he had two# , e
photographs of her. She has also sued the: 1 Y
America Organization and Welch. comnW, r ° n f
Both Clymer and Revels were on the *
Tuesday as Miss North Carolina, appare" ^ ^ rs
unaware of the ruling. . , \\Lu h •
Clymer was in Randleman to mart' T 1 '" Beth
start of construction on a children''' 1 ' ...//c
being built in honor of Ihe late NASCJ UtatsagesS
driver Adam Petty. .. ,
Revels was in Concord, where she iss
ed to serve as honorary race direeW
Sunday’s Winston Cup race at Lowe s
Speedway. »» h
“We’re both serving right now, s esf
earlier Tuesday. “I wish her the best.
Contraceptive Injection coo-troi vjou-tKtrxk a&ou-t jus-t M-xav/sar
medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspension
DEPO-PROVERA' Contraceptive Injection
(medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspension. USP)
This product is intended to prevent pregnancy. It does not protect against HIV
infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases.
What is DEPO-PROVERA Contraceptive Injection?
DEPO-PROVERA Contraceptive Injection is a form of birth control that is given as an
intramuscular injection (a shot) in the buttock or upper arm once every 3 months (I 3 weeks). To
continue your contraceptive protection, you must return for your next injection promptly at the
end of 3 months (13 weeks). DEPO-PROVERA contains medroxyprogesterone acetate, a
produced
acts by
egg is not released from the ovaries during
r any of its other
DEPO-PROVERA
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chemical similar to (but not the same as) the natural hormone progesterone, which is pn
by your ovaries during the second half of your menstrual cycle. DEPO-PROVERA ,
cells from ripening. If an egg is not released from the ovaries durir
lening. it an egg is not released from the ovaries during your
fertilized by sperm and result in pregnancy. DEPO-PROVERA
also causes changes in the lining of your uterus that make it less likely tor pregnancy to occur
How effective is DEPO-PROVERA Contraceptive Injection?
The efficacy of DEPO-PROVERA Contraceptive Injection depends on following the
recommended dosage schedule exactly' (see "How often do I get my shot of DEPO-PROVERA
Contraceptive Injection?"). To make sure you are not pregnant when you first get
DEPO-PROVERA Contraceptive Injection, your first injection must be given ONLY during
the first 5 days of a normal menstrual period; ONLY within the first 5 days after childbirth if not
breast-feeding; and, if exclusively breast-feeding, ONLY at the sixth week after childbirth. It is a
long-term injectable contraceptive when administered at 3-month (13-week) intervals.
DEPO-PROVEFy\ Contraceptive Injection is over 99% effective, making it one of the most reliable
. Th
methods of birth control available. This means that the average annual pregnancy rate is less than
one for every 100 women who use DEPO-PROVERA. The effectiveness of most contraceptive
methods depends in part on how reliably each woman uses the method. The effectiveness of
DEPO-PROVERA depends only on the patient returning every 3 months (I 3 weeks) for her next
injection. Your health-care provider will help you compare DEPO-PROVERA with other
contraceptive methods and give you the information you need in order to decide which
contraceptive method is the right choice for you.
The following table shows the percent of women who got pregnant while using different kinds of
contraceptive methods. It gives both the lowest expected rate of pregnancy (the rate expected
in women who use each method exactly as it should be used) and the typical rate of pregnancy
(which includes women who became pregnant because they forgot to use their birth control or
because they did not follow the directions exactly).
Percent of Women Experiencing an Accidental Pregnancy
in the First Year of Continuous Use
Method
Lowest
Expected
Typical
DEPO-PROVEFOA
0.3
0.3
Implants (Norplant)
0.2*
0.2*
Female sterilization
0.2
0.4
Male sterilization
0.1
0.15
Oral Contraceptive (pill)
3
Combined
0.1
Progestogen only
0.5
IUD
3
Progestasert
2.0
Copper T 3 BOA
0.8
Condom (without spermicide)
2
12
Diaphragm (with spermicide)
6
18.
Cervical cap
6
18
Withdrawal
4
18
Periodic abstinence
1-9
20
Spermicide alone
3
21
Vaginal Sponge
used before childbirth
6
18
used after childbirth
9
28
No method
as
as
Source: Trussell et al. Obstet Gyneco/. 1990:76:558-567.
•From Norplant' package insert.
Who should not use DEPO-PROVERA Contraceptive Injection?
Not all women should use DEPO-PROVERA. You should not use DEPO-PROVERA if you have
any of the following conditions:
• if you think you might be pregnant
• if you have any vaginal bleeding without a known reason
• if you have had cancer of the breast
• if you have had a stroke
• if you have or have had blood clots (phlebitis) in your legs
• if you have problems with your liver or liver disease
• if you are allergic to DEPO-PROVERA (medroxyprogesterone acetate c
ingredients).
What other things should I consider before using
Contraceptive Injection?
You will have a physical examination before your doctor prescribes DEPO-PROVERA. It is
important to tell your health-care provider if you have any of the following:
• a family history of breast cancer
• an abnormal mammogram (breast x-ray), fibrocystic breast disease, breast nodules or lumps, or
bleeding from your nipples
• kidney disease
• irregular or scanty menstrual periods
• high blood pressure
• migraine headaches
• asthma
• epilepsy (convulsions or seizures)
• diabetes or a family history of diabetes
• a history of depression
• if you are taking any prescription or over-the-counter medications
This product is intended to prevent pregnancy. It does not protect against
transmission of HIV (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases such as
chlamydia, genital herpes, genital warts, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, and syphilis.
What if I want to become pregnant after using DEPO-PROVERA Contraceptive
Injection?
Because DEPO-PROVERA is a long-acting birth control method, it takes some time after your last
injection for its effect to wear off. Based on the results from a large study done in the United States,
for women who stop using DEPO-PROVERA in order to become pregnant, it is expected that
about half of those who become pregnant will do so in about 10 months after their last injection;
about two thirds of those who become pregnant will do so in about I 2 months; about 83% of
those who become pregnant will do so in about 15 months; and about 93% of those who become
pregnant will do so in about I 8 months after their last injection. The length of time you use
DEPO-PROVERA has no effect on how longit takes you to become pregnant after you stop using it
What are the risks of using DEPO-PROVERA Contraceptive Injection?
I .Irregular Menstrual Bleeding
The side effect reported most frequently by women who use DEPO-PROVERA for
contraception is a change in their normal menstrual cycle. During the fjrst year of using
DEPO-PROVERA. you might have one or more of the following changes: irregular or
unpredictable bleeding or spotting, an increase or decrease in menstrual bleeding, or no bleeding
at all. Unusually heavy or continuous bleeding, however is not a usual effect of DEPO-PROVERA;
and if this happens, you should see your health-care provider right away. With continued use of
DEPO-PROVERA. .bleeding usually decreases, and many women stop having periods completely.
In clinical studies of DEPO-PROVERA, 55% of the women studied reported no menstrual
bleeding (amenorrhea) after I year of use, and 68% of the women studied reported no menstrual
bleeding after 2 years of use. The reason that your periods stop is because DEPO-PROVERA
causes a resting state in your ovaries. When your ovaries do not release an egg monthly, the
regular monthly growth of the lining of your uterus does not occur and, therefore, the bleeding
that comes with your normal menstruation does not take place. When you stop using
DEPO-PROVERA your menstrual period will usually, in time, return to its normal cycle.
2. Bone Mineral Changes
Use of DEPO-PROVERA may be associated with a decrease in the amount of mineral stored in
your bones. This could increase your risk of developing bone fractures. The rate of bone mineral
loss is greatest in the early years of DEPO-PROVERA us
normal rate of age-related bone mineral loss.
3. Cancer
Studies of women who have used different forms of contraception found that women who used
DEPO-PROVERA for contraception had no increased overall risk of developing cancer of the
breast, ovary, uterus, cervix, or liver However women under 35 years of age whose first exposure
to DEPO-PROVERA was within the previous 4 to 5 years may have a slightly increased risk of
developing breast cancer similar to that seen with oral contraceptives. You should discuss this with
your health-care provider
4. Unexpected Pregnancy
Because DEPO-PROVERA is such an effective contraceptive method, the risk of accidental
pregnancy for women who get their shots regularly (every 3 months [ I 3 weeks]) is very low.
While there have been reports of an increased risk of low birth weight and neonatal infant death
or other health problems in infants conceived close to the time of injection, such pregnancies are
uncommon. If you think you may have become pregnant while using DEPO-PROVERA for
contraception, see your health-care provider as soon as possible.
5. Allergic Reactions
Some women using DEPO-PROVERA Contraceptive Injection have reported / severe and
potentially life-threatening allergic reactions known as anaphylaxis and anaphylactoid reactions.
Symptoms include the sudden onset of hives or swelling and itching of tne skin, breathing
difficulties, and a drop in blood pressure.
v a \ ar ? t " e P° ssible s 'de effects of DEPO-PROVERA Contraceptive Injection?
v use , but after that, it begins to resemble the
6.Other Risks
Women who use hormone-based contraceptives may have an increased risk of blood clots or
stroke. Also, if a contraceptive method fails, there is a possibility that the fertilized egg will begin
to develop outside of the uterus (ectopic pregnancy). While these events are rare, you should
tell your health-care provider if you have any of the problems listed in the next section.
What symptoms may signal problems while using DEPO-PROVERA
Contraceptive Injection?
ofD^PO PROVERA- provider immediate| y if ar V of these problems occur following an injection
• shat p chest pain, coughing up of blood, or sudden shortness of breath (indicating a possible clot
in the lung) ^ 1
sudden severe headache or vomiting, dizziness or fainting, problems with your eyesight or
speech, weakness, or numbness in an arm or leg (indicating a possible stroke)
• severe pain or swelling in the calf (indicating-a possible clot in the leg)
• unusually heavy vaginal bleeding
• severe pain or tenderness in the lower abdominal area
• persistent pain, pus, or bleeding at the injection site
What are the possible side effects of DEPO-F
I .Weight Gain
You may experience a weight gain while you are using DEPO-PROVERA. About two thirds of
the women who used DEPO-PROVERA in clinical trials reported a weight gain of about 5 pounds
during the first year of use. You may continue to gain weight after the first year Women in one
large study who used DEPO-PROx/eRA for 2 ye.frs gained an average to.alofsY pounds over
those 2 years, or approximately 4 pounds per year. VVomon who continued for 4 years gained an
average total of I 3.8 pounds over those 4 years, or approximately 3.5 pounds per year Women
who continued for 6 years gained an average total of 16.5 pounds over those 6 years, or
approximately 2.75 pounds per year. ' ’
2.0ther Side Effects
In a clinical study of oyer 3.900 women whti used DEPO-PROVERA for up to 7 years, some
DEPO^rSwrA ^lrre f ?, J 0 m mi e T eCt ! ° r not have been elated to their use of
,?-!.,9: PB PX E 2 A ' '"^ar menstrual bleeding, amenorrhea, headache, nervousness, abdominal
cramps, dizziness, weakness or fatigue, decreased sexual desire, leg cramps, nausea vaginal
h h 6 lr " tatlon ' breast swelling and tenderness, bloating, swelling of the hands or feet.
epre , SS ' 0n ' pelvlc P a ' n ’ no hair growth or excessive hair loss. rash, hot
flashes and joint pain Other problems were reported by very few of the women in the clinical
^ rne >° th f e CO r U ' d be seric ; u5 These include convulsions, jaundice, urinary trart
infections, allergic reactions, fainting, paralysis, osteoporosis, lack of return to fertility deep vein
thrombosis, pulmonary embolus, breast cancer, or cervical cancer If these or any other orablems
°ccnr during your use of DEPO-PROVERA. discuss them with your health care provfde?
Contraceptive flection?" 5 f °»°wed during use of DE^O-PROVERA
I .Missed Periods
2. Laboratory Test Interactions
D^PO PROVE^'forYont n r^ren?on 0 T te f S ’ ^i' y °. ur b ? a l^-care provider that you are using
DEPO-PROVERA. comrace P tlon -. Certain blood tests are affected by hormones such al
3. Drug,Interactions
^ly^u^i|S^ decrease the
Although DEPO-PROVERA can be passed to the nursino inGr-V io n u <• i
effects have been found in these children DEPO-PROVF&A Hoa.c rsi* 6 breas J ^L no ^'rnful
BePO-pIcw'eRA that“s n palseTto wlSr'biSS^S^nS
The recommended dose of DFPO-PROVFRa .c: i t;n PV ve Injection?
at the time of the first injection, it is essentutl tKaTJhe inject
5 days of a normal menstrual period. If used followine the deliver,/ SfT'uXi.u r au , rln S l ” e st .
DEPO-PROVERA MUST be given within 5 daysafter cNldb,rth7f Snn ° f
6 weeks after childbirth if you are exclusively breast-feeding If votj’waiOo^’JerTh^' n edin8 .x r
(I 3 weeks) between Injections, or longer than 6 weeks aft<N' delTver 3 mon * bs
should determine that you are not pregnant before giving you yotlr injection of DEPO-PrSvE^
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Man impregnates
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syringe, gets 20 yea fi
AKRON, Ohio (AP) ' A
was sentenced to 20 ye
prison Tuesday for impregn «
his teenage stepdaughter
syringe of his own s P errn '
Goff was found guilty Aug
of rape and other c h ar § e '
was convicted of breaW,
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accused of molesting ' ,
daughter was ajj ^
Lawmakers expanded the r
law in 1996 to incl ud ^
tion with any object. Pre 011
only sexual intercourse
sidered rape.
Man gets life in pf'* 011
for being accompli
in carjacking murder
PROVIDENCE, R.I. ( AP ) '
accomplice in the car J .
murders of two college
was sentenced Tuesday
P Harry Burdick, 23, had pg
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