Ali asks Congress to create U S boxing commission
Muhammad Ali urged Congress to form a U S Boxing Commission to license boxers managers and promoters and set health standards and centralized medical registry. His testimony read by wife Lonnie due to his Parkinsons disease. The bill, from Sen John McCain, passed the Senate but faces House inaction.
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House votes to block overtime rules in rebuke
The House approved a measure 223 to 193 to block Labor Department overtime rules, challenging the Bush administration. Critics warn up to 6 million workers could lose overtime pay as Obama era rules take effect Aug 23. Bipartisan opposition cited as Senate and White House veto threats loom amid election season.
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U.S. survey shows rise in prescription drug abuse among youths
The 2003 National Survey on Drug Use and Health finds fewer youths using marijuana LSD and Ecstasy but more abusing prescription drugs. About 20 million people 12 and older use illegal drugs. heavy pot use among youths declines while prescription drug abuse rises notably among ages 18 to 25.
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Americans misjudge weight despite healthy eating habits
A Zogby poll finds 69 percent careful about what they eat while 57 percent still consider themselves overweight. Government figures cite about one third overweight or obese, with 38 percent active in aerobic exercise and 87 percent saying diet is essential to health.
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Daley unveils citywide surveillance camera network plan
Chicago mayor Richard Daley announces a plan to weave over two thousand public cameras into a network using advanced software to spot emergencies or suspicious behavior. The city will buy 250 new cameras at high risk sites, linking with 30 in use and more than 1,000 already at O’Hare, transit lines, public housing, and schools. The system will flag unusual activity for staff to alert police, hospitals, or tow services.
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