Democrats propose botax on cosmetic procedures for health care overhaul
The White House and Senate Democrats discuss a 5 percent excise tax on elective cosmetic surgeries and procedures to help fund a near 1 trillion dollar health care expansion. Botox injections, face lifts, liposuction, implants and teeth whitening would be affected, drawing opposition from manufacturers, surgeons, and patients worried about costs and fairness for middle income women.
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Phil Haeck
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Katrina ruling may unleash billions in Katrina lawsuits
A federal judge blamed the Army Corps of Engineers for monumental negligence in Katrina flood failures near New Orleans. The ruling widens potential claims by more than 100,000 individuals and entities, including St Bernard Parish and Lower 9th Ward residents, towards billions in damages.
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Ray Nagin
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Melanie Koons
Dane Ciolino
Loyola University
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Muslim nations push for a global blasphemy ban at UN
Algeria and Pakistan lead a campaign for an international blasphemy treaty to shield religious symbols from mockery. The proposal would curb free speech in ratifying countries, challenging Western laws and risking new Muslim West tensions. Supporters cite defamation of religions, while US and others resist.
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Oprah Winfrey Show to end after 2011 run
Oprah Winfrey plans to end The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2011 after 25 seasons, with the final air date to be announced on a live broadcast. Harpo Productions said the show will not move to cable and she is expected to launch a new talk program on OWN with Discovery Communications. CBS Television Distribution expressed respect and interest in continuing future projects with Winfrey.
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Winfrey
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Harpo Productions Inc
Harpo
OWN
Discovery Communications Inc
Discovery Health Channel
CBS Television Distribution
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Los Angeles
Oprah
CBS Corp
Glitch Causes Nationwide Flight Delays At FAA Center
A circuit board failure at the FAA Salt Lake City center sparked widespread delays and cancellations across the United States. Hundreds of flights were disrupted from Atlanta to Phoenix after about 5 a.m. The issue, one of several overhauls of air traffic control, was fixed about four hours later with no in-air danger reported.
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