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(6 stories) Some chimps never recover from stresses of research

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Some chimps never recover from stresses of research (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Donovan the chimp transformed from a friendly ape who "adapts well to peers" to one who beat his female cage-mate so aggressively they had to be separated.

Painkiller abuse education part of FDA plan (Portland's CW32 KRCW -TV)
The FDA is asking companies that make painkillers to create educational materials, written in simple language, on how to safely use and throw away opiates as part of the government's new effort to curtail prescription drug abuse.

Muncie superintendent urges later start time (WTHR-TV Indianapolis)
Middle and high school students in Muncie would get more time for sleep under a plan being urged by the district superintendent.

Partisan priorities could clash on Ohio ballot
Partisan priorities could clash on Ohio ballot (WTOL-TV Toledo)
Voters in Ohio could get a chance to cast a ballot this fall on two divisive new laws: the federal health insurance overhaul Democrats backed in Washington, and collective bargaining restrictions Republicans backed in Columbus.

Indiana could lose $4M if funding is cut to Planned Parenthood (The Star Press Muncie News)
The head of Indiana's social services agency expressed concern this week that the state could lose all $4 million of its federal family planning money if lawmakers cut off funding to Planned Parenthood of Indiana.

Debate In US Over Ban On HIV Patients' Organs (Metro Radio)
Surgeons in the United States are calling for a ban on transplant organs from HIV positive donors to be lifted.

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