Americans underestimate weight problem as diets rise and fall
AP Ipsos poll shows most Americans deny serious weight issues yet claim dieting at times. Few currently diet, many regain lost weight. People blame individuals, not fast food, for obesity. many misread government weight standards while activity levels drop.
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Associated Press
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Ann Burris
Tallahassee
Fla
America
Ipsos Public Affairs
William Dietz
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Atlanta
Dietz
CDC
Division of
Medicare card signups near 7.3 million target despite glitches
Bush administration projects 7.3 million Medicare drug card signups as enrollment begins. Forrester Research notes site flaws hinder card selection while officials report progress and announce 4.6 million in outreach funds for low income beneficiaries. Authorities say discounts reach up to 18 percent but critics point to inflation concerns.
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Cambridge
Mass
Forrester
Elizabeth Boehm
Thompson
Mark McClellan
McClellan
James Firman
National Council On Aging
Firman
HHS
Michael Reilly
Medicare
Reilly
Pennsylvania
Brian Elms
State Department of Aging
Sanford and Sanford clash over pigs stunt in budget fight
Governor Sanford and the South Carolina legislature remain at odds over vetoes and the budget as the pork pig stunt amplifies tensions. Analysts note the act echoes historic political theater while lawmakers face voters this November. Sanford’s spokesman says the stunt reflects taxpayers’ interests and lighthearted defiance.
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Shreveport
Elliott Stonecipher
South Carolina
Ben Tillman
Rice University
Earl Black
Black
General Assembly
Will Folks
Ivory Tower
Columbia
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