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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 2003
Page
3
More than 50 Texas Democrats spent a second day at a Holiday Inn in Ardmore Oklahoma to prevent a quorum as Republicans push to redraw the state’s 32 congressional districts. Some members returned to the Capitol but no vote could proceed.
A Washington Post analysis funded by the CDC finds obesity related care costs the U.S. about 93 billion dollars annually. Overweight individuals incur 37 percent higher medical bills on average, adding 732 dollars per person per year. The study equates obesity with smoking in its impact on health expenditures and argues for aggressive public health targeting.
The FAA increases its weight estimates, adding up to 10 pounds to passenger weight and 5 pounds to luggage after a Charlotte crash. The changes are temporary pending a broader committee lead study to develop a permanent standard.
Human Rights Watch and BBC report new mass graves in Hillah and Muhammad Sakran. Combined estimates range from 4 000 to 15 000 bodies with exhumations ongoing. BBC footage shows about 3 000 bodies recovered. tallies vary amid lack of formal confirmation.
Iraq's Health Ministry chief Ali Shenan al-Janabi resigned after protests over alleged Baath Party links. The move followed calls by opposition groups to bar Baath top leaders from government. Ayatollah Hakim urged democracy while respecting Islam as Iraq seeks a majority-supported governance.
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