Plain talk on food labels spurs FDA action
FDA pushes clearer nutrition labeling on fortified and enriched foods. Labels must show serving size calories protein fat carbohydrate and percent of U S daily allowance. Some data like cholesterol and sodium are optional. Kellogg adds sugar content to meet consumer demand without mislead.
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Postal Service faces debate on deficits and future
Congress eyes a major debate as the Postal Service struggles with deficits totaling about 3 billion in five years. A new seven member Postal Service Commission, to recommend by March 15, cannot raise rates or trim services during its deliberations.
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Sunday Sales Break Blue Laws Across Connecticut
Connecticut towns see widespread Sunday openings after a court ruling ends the Blue Laws ban. Store owners and shoppers respond with mixed views as hundreds of stores launch Sunday sales for the first time, including reactions from consumers and merchants like William Wolpert who plans to open Nov 7.
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Nation's newspapers back Ford or Carter in editorials
Across the nation editors endorsed Ford or Carter highlighting their limits. Ford won seven Georgia dailies while several top papers including The New York Times and The Chicago Tribune backed Carter or Ford with varying critiques.
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Arson Fire Kills 25 in South Bronx Club
Investigators name a man ejected after an argument with his wife as a possible motive and suspect. Authorities say a flammable liquid started the fire on the only staircase in the overcrowded second story building. Twenty four injured, many leapt from a window to escape smoke and flames. Police say they know where the suspect is, reportedly hospitalized among the injured.
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