Protests Demand Milk Hormone Disclosure Nationwide
Protests in New York Chicago Atlanta Minneapolis and Washington call for labeling and full disclosure as dairy farmers debate the hormone BST bovine growth hormone used to boost milk output. Wisconsin Vermont legislators move to reveal producers using the hormone while federal court actions seek to halt production. Monsanto plans to begin selling the product, FDA approved as safe for humans and cattle though concerns persist about udder infections.
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Seer
Wisconsin
Vermont
State Assembly
Senate
New York
Robert
Monsanto Co
Food and Drug Administration
Pamela Tessier
Pure Food Campaign
Explosion Tears Through Building In Steamboat Springs
A lunchtime blast ripped through the Good News Building housing Paradise Grill and Fifth Street Cafe in Steamboat Springs, sparking a fire that spread across half a block. Eighteen injured at Routt Memorial Hospital, six treated on scene. Police evacuated about 16 blocks and cut gas service as rescuers pulled survivors from rubble. Officials believe a natural gas leak caused the explosion.
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Steamboat Springs
Colo
Routt County Memorial Hospital
Paradise Grill
Fifth Street
Good News
Colorado
John Ives
Rhonda Sharp
Paul Hands
Routt County
Roger Jensen
Worker in neglect cases suspended in Chicago
A state caseworker who visited an apartment three times where 19 children were found living in filth was suspended. Gov. James Edgar called for possible discipline of supervisors and said a court order should have been obtained to enter the dwelling. Two parents were brought to court as officials sought homes for the children. Denise Turner, mother of three, faced a $100,000 bond request for felony cruelty. Maxine Melton was jailed on misdemeanor neglect and probation violation.
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Chicago
James Edgar
State Department of Children and Family Services
Edgar
Washington, D.C
Denise Turner
Living in single parent homes linked to worse housing
A Census Bureau survey finds children in single parent homes face more substandard housing with higher rates of rats and floor holes. Illness and slower development are common consequences, limiting safe exploration and growth compared with peers. Robin Scott of the Children’s Defense Fund comments on the impact.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Robin Scott
Children’s Defense Fund
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