House creates Health Care Authority
SANTA FE (AP) - The state House passed a bill that supporters say is the framework for reforming New Mexico's health care system. The legislation created an 11-member Health Care Authority. By next January, the authority is supposed to develop a comprehensive plan to provide all New Mexicans health care that is accessible and affordable.
Navy not exempted from sonar laws
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Navy must follow environmental laws placing strict limits on sonar training that may harm whales, despite President Bush's decision to exempt it, a federal judge ruled Monday. The Navy is not "exempted from compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act" U.S. District Judge Florence-Marie Cooper wrote in a 36-page decision.
Hundreds die in Chadian rebel strike
N'DJAMENA, Chad (AP) - Hundreds of civilians have been killed in a coup attempt by rebels in Chad, Red Cross officials said Tuesday. Soldiers blocked two bridges crossing into neighboring Cameroon, cutting off an escape route for thousands. France said it was prepared to intervene militarily to help the government repel the insurgents if necessary.
