Saccharin report inconclusive on cancer risk
The World Health Organization issued an inconclusive report saying current studies do not prove saccharin raises bladder cancer risk. Epidemiological data in diabetics show no increased risk, but limitations exist. rat studies show tumors at high doses while other species do not.
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Kansas to survey farm land values by income potential
The Department of Property Valuation will sample 84 land sections in seven Kansas counties to compare income based assessments with current fair market value. The study covers six major regions plus the Flint Hills, and will include on site land inspections, crop and rotation patterns, past production levels, local harvest prices, and rents and income calculations.
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House Agriculture Committee Approves Softer Farm Bill
The House panel backed a farm bill with lower supports than the Senate, risking a presidential veto. The measure totals about 5.1 to 5.3 billion yearly for four years plus 5.6 billion for food stamps, with wheat targets set lower than Senate plans. Chairman Foley fended off a bid to adopt Senate targets, citing farmer hardship and potential veto.
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Public group urges recall of asbestos containing fireplace ashes
The Environmental Defense Fund calls for an immediate recall of fake fireplace logs and ashes with asbestos used in gas fireplaces and patching compounds. EDF warns that the ashes pose an imminent cancer hazard and that the CPSC must order a prompt recall to remove them from homes.
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Roy Rogers Returns to Films After 20 Year Break
Denver report profiles Roy Rogers at 66 announcing a film comeback with MacKintosh and T.J. shot in West Texas. It notes his busy post cinema life running Roy Rogers restaurants, a museum in Victorville, and keeping Trigger in the museum, including plans to skin him for display after death.
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Texas lawmaker pushes to outlaw pay toilets in Texas
A Texas legislator led a push against pay toilets arguing they violate unalienable rights. The bill faced laughter and humorous amendments including a demand for equal free facilities and lower urinals, with opposition citing public abuse and shoplifting concerns.
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Austin
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John Whitmire
Houston
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al Brown
D-San Antonio
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