Hyperbole, Distortion Won’t Narrow Deficit

February 8, 2010 – 9:31 pm

Most Democrats offer only lip service to cutting the U.S. deficit, says Al Hunt. Their record looks good only compared with the Republicans

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Obama wants school vending machines banned

February 8, 2010 – 9:25 pm

The Obama administration will ask Congress to improve childhood nutrition by ridding school vending machines of sugary snacks and drinks and giving school lunch and breakfast to more kids.

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More Than $119 Million Awarded To States And Territories

February 8, 2010 – 9:22 pm

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded more than $119 million to states and U.S. territories to support public health efforts to reduce obesity, increase physical activity, improve nutrition, and decrease smoking-the four most important actions for combating chronic diseases and promoting health. This money supports the one of several components in the Department’s comprehensive prevention and wellness initiative, Communities Putting Prevention to Work, which is funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009…



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Google Touts Search in Super Bowl Ad

February 8, 2010 – 8:31 pm

Google Inc., the world’s most popular search engine, ran a minute-long commercial during the Super Bowl, marking a rare use of TV advertising for the company.

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170 more tons of tainted milk found in China

February 8, 2010 – 8:25 pm

The discovery has punched a 170-ton hole in China’s promises to overhaul its food safety system. Officials say they’ve found yet another case where large amounts of tainted milk powder from the country’s 2008 scandal that should have been destroyed were instead repackaged.

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