Bush Faces Uphill Battle On Farm Bill Veto
Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer says President Bush may veto the near $300 billion farm bill amid bipartisan opposition and perceived excess spending. Key negotiators Sen Tom Harkin and Sen Chuck Grassley push for passage with a veto possible unless White House lobbying turns the vote.
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Postal prices rise and cut for some mail services
The Postal Service announces new prices effective Monday. First class letters go up by one cent while some shipping packages see lower prices. Express Mail rebates and new flat rate box prices for Priority Mail are included for domestic and international shipments.
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Flu vaccine makers plan record doses for next season
Atlanta AP reports five U S flu vaccine makers plan at least 143 million doses for 2008 2009, up from 140 million this year despite concerns about effectiveness. CSL Biotherapies and others push production, with Sanofi Pasteur 50 million, Novartis 40 million, GlaxoSmithKline 35 38 million, and MedImmune 12 million doses.
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DNA tracing offered to track meat from ranch to shelf
IdentiGEN Ltd of Ireland with Lawrence offices introduces DNA TraceBack to verify origin and labels for hamburger steak and pork. The system claims to confirm organic or Angus claims and is the first for entire meat supply chains, with two US contracts and a third retailer near signing. Skepticism from Kansas Meat Processors Association officials notes pricing and demand questions.
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Oil climbs above 126 as Venezuela fears rally prices
Oil topped 126 a barrel amid concerns over a possible Venezuela U S confrontation and possible sanctions on one of its largest suppliers. Gas prices rose above 3 67 a gallon as futures hit records and the dollar weakness fed demand.
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Travel packing tips 3-1-1 rule for carry-ons
Guidance on TSA 3-1-1 limits for liquids in 1-quart bags, allowed solid cosmetics, and packing valuables in carry-on. Advice to remove electronics from cases for screening and to place outerwear and metal items in bins. Also suggests checking tsa.gov for prohibited items. Contact provided.
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