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Arkansas AG: Health issues a concern after Mayflower oil spill
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel says he's concerned about the public health implications of the Mayflower oil spill. McDaniel said Tuesday that residents in Mayflower have expressed concerns about their health and...Tags: Mayflower Voyage (1620), Upstream Oil and Gas Activities
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LETTER: Toxin Exposure Parallels Increased Health Problems
I applaud The Courant for the op-ed "Toxic Chemicals Bill Would Protect Kids" [April 30]. As a nurse with many years of experience in critical care and expertise in environmental health, I am well aware of the rising incidence of diseases in this country...Tags: Autism, Leukemia
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Spring planting festival near Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Mo.-- More than 7,000 visitors are expected to visit Bakersville Pioneer Village near Mansfield, Missouri, for the 13th annual Spring Planting Festival. It's sponsored by Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company on May 5 and 6, 2013. The 2-day...
Tags: Music, Science and Technology, Food Industry, Entertainment, Music Industry
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Emanuel doubles down as year 2 ends
Surrounded by kids as he accepted money from a soft-drink company for nutrition and exercise classes, Rahm Emanuel was asked if it might make more sense for children's health to take a harder line on the sale of sugary drinks. "I'm here about making...
Tags: Howard Brookins, O'Hare International Airport, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Teaching and Learning, NATO
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LETTER: Protect Children From Toxins
I urge our legislators to find a way to enact "An Act Concerning Chemicals of High Concern to Children." I believe our environment is playing a role in the health of our children. Just witness the increase in autism, which has affected my extended...Tags: Family, Autism
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Toxic Chemicals Bill Needed To Protect Children
The Hartford CourantA bill that would provide protection to young children against toxic chemicals — both before and after birth — was unfortunately bottled up in the General Assembly's Appropriations Committee last week but should be revived by amendment...Tags: Arts and Culture, Asthma, Diabetes, Family, Social Sciences
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FDA will investigate added caffeine in foods
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trail mix. Potato chips. And now gum. With a growing number of foods boasting added caffeine for an energy boost, the Food and Drug Administration says it's time to investigate their safety. The FDA's new look at added caffeine...Tags: Washington, DC, Margaret Hamburg, Food and Drug Administration, Health Organizations, Energy Drinks
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Bill dies to phase out commercial-lease tax
Legislation that would have phased out the longstanding sales tax charged on commercial leases has died in committee during the current session of the state Legislature. The International Council of Shopping Centers and Florida Realtors were among the...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Real Estate, Services and Shopping, Goodwill Industries International, Property
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Eric Garcetti for mayor
Studying the top five mayoral contenders before the March primary, The Times selected Eric Garcetti as the candidate most likely to rise to the occasion and lead Los Angeles into a successful future. Now the runoff between Garcetti and Wendy Greuel is...Tags: Interior Policy, Housing and Urban Planning, Elections, Wendy Greuel, Politics
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Scene: Red Cross Caribbean cabaret sizzles with success
The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley took the chill from the evening of April 12 with its tropical-themed Cabaret & Cuisine fundraiser. "Caribbean Nights" brought 390 guests to the Musikfest Cafe at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks,...
Tags: Corporate Officers, Family, Lifestyle and Leisure, Dining and Drinking, Health and Safety at School
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Latest Maryland and Delaware news, sports, business and entertainment:
O'Malley to sign death penalty repeal next week ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Gov. Martin O'Malley plans to sign a measure repealing capital punishment in Maryland into law. Raquel Guillory, a spokeswoman for O'Malley, confirmed on Thursday that O'...Tags: Prisons, Local Government, Health Insurance, Wars and Interventions, Career and Workplace
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Talk back: Should California pass a soda tax?
Should the state play a role in preventing obesity among its residents? State Sen. Bill Monning (D-Carmel) has introduced legislation that would levy a 1-cent-per-ounce tax on sweetened beverages, including sodas, as part of an effort to fight obesity...
Tags: Obesity, Consumers, Weight, New York City
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