Shrek fitness drive sparks calls to replace spokesman
A children's group urges HHS to drop Shrek as spokesman for an obesity campaign amid links to snack brand promotions. HHS defends ads as promoting exercise, not dieting, noting Shrek encourages at least one hour of daily activity.
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New Orleans Housing Projects Face Demolition Plan
New Orleans residents fight to save BW Cooper and other public housing blocks as HUD plans a 1 billion dollar redevelopment replacing the projects with mixed income developments. Tenants describe the sites as home, while legal challenges argue over the city’s future and the soul of New Orleans. demolition could begin after Katrina and aims for completion by 2008.
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FCC proposes framework to regulate TV violence
The FCC report to Congress argues exposure to violent programming can harm children and urges tools for parents. It contemplates per channel pricing, a family viewing hour, and cautions that V chip limits are insufficient, while signals possible news exceptions and constitutional considerations.
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