Ashcroft hearings open today amid sharp opposition
The Senate Judiciary Committee begins hearings on John Ashcroft for attorney general with Democrats warning against a rubber stamp vote. Leaders cite his conservative views as ill suited for the nation’s top law enforcer while noting defensive stances from allies and a 50 50 Senate split with Cheney ready to break ties.
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Vitamin guidelines updated for daily vitamin and mineral intake
The Institute of Medicine updates national recommended daily allowances RDAs for vitamins and minerals and lists megadoses that can cause harm. FDA action on labeling remains unclear with no immediate changes to vitamin bottle doses.
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New vitamin guidelines from Institute of Medicine
The recommended daily allowances cover vitamins A through copper. Key points include Vitamin A 900 mcg for men and 700 for women with an upper limit of 3000. Vitamin C 75 mg women 90 mg men with upper limit 2000. Vitamin D 200 IU for most, 4000s for ages 51 to 70. folic acid 400 mcg to prevent birth defects with daily upper limit 1 mg. iron 8 mg men, 18 mg premenopausal, 27 mg pregnant with upper limit 45. calcium 1000 mg adults, 1300 mg teens, 1200 mg over 50. zinc 11 mg men, 8 mg women with upper limit 40.
Seattle landmark The Pergola destroyed by truck accident
The Pergola, Seattle’s iron and glass landmark from 1909, was toppled when a truck clipped its corner before daybreak. No injuries were reported. Driver Pete Benard, 56, of Greensburg Pennsylvania, was cited for sidewalk driving.
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Army drops case against gay reservist in Arizona
The Army dismissed efforts to eject Rep. Steve May from a reserve unit after he stated he is gay during a legislative debate. May will not reenlist after his term ends May 11. A panel had urged an honorable discharge for violating don't ask don’t tell.
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Nine Die As Twin-Engine Plane Crashes Into Great Salt Lake
A 35 year old Beeth 65 twin engine plane returning from a weekend skydiving trip to Nevada spiraled into the Great Salt Lake killing all nine aboard. The craft was en route to Tooele County Airport near the lake when it crashed about a mile offshore in five feet of water around 5 30 p m Sunday. Airport officials learned of the disappearance after a relative of a passenger called hours later.
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Reagan Enjoys Ice Cream After Hip Surgery
After a hip repair operation Reagan, age 89, sat up in a chair and ate ice cream two days post surgery. Doctors report a remarkable rebound with stable condition and improving appetite while at St John’s Health Center in Santa Monica.
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