Bush Defends War As Election Theme In State Of Union
President Bush framed his State of the Union as a defense of wartime policy and bold economic moves. He warned against complacency after recession and terrorism, urging support for tax cuts and social security overhaul while Democrats criticized job losses and deficits.
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High obesity and blood risks common among diabetics study finds
US government data show more than half of adult diabetics are obese and many have high blood pressure cholesterol and blood sugar increasing risk of complications. Lead author Catherine Cowie urges doctors and patients to act.
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Diabetics Exceed Levels in Key Health Measures
A Journal of the American Medical Association report shows 51.8 percent of diabetics have obesity or high blood pressure beyond recommended levels, highlighting ongoing risk factors.
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Weather: Mild Midwinter Relieves Historic Freeze
The Gazette reports the coldest part of the year has remained fairly mild so far. State Climatologist Harry Hillaker notes January statewide about 5 degrees warmer than normal and December in Cedar Rapids 4.5 degrees above average. This week trails as the coldest of the year, depending on calculation method.
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Campaign 04 Dem race reshaped by Iowa caucus upset
In Iowa Kerry and Edwards finished first and second, ending Howard Dean’s frontrunner status and widening the Democratic field. Dick Gephardt quit after a fourth place showing as campaigning shifted toward New Hampshire with underdog talk for Kerry and Dean.
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Iowa Candidates React After Iowa Caucuses
Kerry says underdog status in New Hampshire as Gephardt exits after fourth place in Iowa. Dean revamps strategy following third place. Edwards hopes ride on South Carolina as seven remain in race. Edwards ends bid stating withdrawal to return to Democrats.
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Dean's Iowa caucus setback shocks by party elders
James Q. Lynch reports that in Monday's Iowa precinct caucuses John Kerry won unexpectedly, John Edwards placed second, and Howard Dean finished third. The result challenged the idea that superior organization seals caucus wins and led Dean staffers to disband after the setback.
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