Lead Glass Recall Sparks Federal Probe in Los Angeles
Federal regulators opened an inquiry into drinking glasses showing comic book and movie characters amid concerns over lead levels and child safety standards. Vander LLC of Utah will voluntarily recall the items, which include Superman Wonder Woman and Oz characters, though Vander says the products target adult collectors.
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Man in past attacks guilty of Levy murder
Ingmar Guandique convicted of first degree murder in the 2001 killing of intern Chandra Levy in Rock Creek Park. The case tied to then Representative Gary Condit drew nationwide attention. Levy’s mother spoke outside the courthouse about the ongoing pain.
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Pilot transplant project could spur kidney swaps
A national database aims to speed up kidney exchanges by matching would be donors to recipients. If successful, the United Network for Organ Sharing pilot could add 2,000 to 3,000 transplants annually through kidney paired donation, where a donor assists another patient in exchange for a compatible organ.
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White House taps Austan Goolsbee as marker of policy tiles
The Obama administration uses Austan Goolsbee chair of the Council of Economic Advisers to explain tax cuts jobs and growth with white board visuals on White House blog social media and YouTube. He frames high income tax cuts as costly and shows charts on exports and GM’s return to profitability while facing online rebuttals from Heritage Foundation and a child commenter.
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White House White Board videos explain tax cuts and auto industry
Media team presents primer videos for Obama economists to explain policy to the public. More videos planned as officials take turns at the white board.
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