Articles from State Legislatures (February 1, 2002)

Title	Author	Type	Words
Despite war, another round of base closures looms. (On First Reading).		Brief Article	345
Federalism's ups and downs: It's pretty much agreed that devolution has wanted; and there are considerable pressures for centralization. What's not clear, is why.	Tubbesing, Carl	Brief Article	2607
Heart disease and stroke still leading killers. (Statestats).		Brief Article	496
Improved organ donor laws desperately needed. (On First Reading).		Brief Article	316
Largest river cleanup in history launched on Hudson. (On First Reading).		Brief Article	353
Maverick medicine: Since Western medics discovered the benefits of acupuncture and other Chinese healing methods, lawmakers have had a tough time fitting it all into the traditional model.	Boulard, Garry	Brief Article	3464
Stateline.		Brief Article	1219
States allow needle exchanges. (On First Reading).		Brief Article	303
States, hunters aim to feed the hungry: Recession has brought an increase in hunger. Here's how states and sportsmen are helping.	Runyon, Cheryl	Brief Article	519
Whatever happened to the new economy? Given the current economic downturn, questions abound as to whether the "new economy" really means anything for states.	Kearns, Monica	Brief Article	2348
Where you live: Can be hazardous to your health. (On First Reading).		Brief Article	425
Will welfare reform hold up?: With a recession in progress and caseloads increasing, we will soon know if reform has truly transformed the welfare system.	Tweedie, Jack		2548