Bush tours destruction as Charley leaves billions in damage
In Punta Gorda Florida hundreds of residents sift through shattered homes after Hurricane Charley with winds reaching 145 mph. President Bush pledged rapid disaster aid as emergency shelters and power outages affected nearly 1 million people. Red Cross set up eight mobile kitchens and five feeding centers to serve up to 9,000 meals daily.
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Red Cross
New Rules Spur Lighter School Lunches Nationwide
Kara Vaught reports ECISD shifts toward healthier meals as the new public school nutrition policy expands. Dietitian Michelle Weaver notes government rule changes driving deeper regulations and aims to curb long standing classroom treats.
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Michelle Weaver
Weaver
Foods Of Minimal Nutritional Value List
The text defines foods of minimal nutritional value including soda water as any carbonated beverage with or without added nutrients water ices such as popsicles and flavored ice excluding fruit based products chewing gum and any processed food made mainly from sweeteners or artificial sweeteners such as hard candy jellies gums marshmallows fondant licorice spun candy and candy coated popcorn.
Fed Raises Rates in Election Year Defies Expectation
Washington federal officials push rate hikes ahead of November, led by Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan. President Bush supports the moves, renominating Greenspan for a fifth term as economists note the timing differs from prior elections. Analysts cite a recovering economy and job trends as shaping the stance.
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H O T bracelets honor troops in West Texas stores
West Texans form H O T to honor deployed soldiers, creating 300 prayer IDs with Chad Leascher's name rank and location. Jim Leascher secures Wal Mart and Sam's Club support in Midland and Odessa. Bracelets priced at $9.99 offer two sizes and mark a growing community effort.
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Explosions return as Najaf cease-fire talks collapse
In Najaf US tanks and troops clash with Shiite militants after cease-fire negotiations fail, ending a fragile pause as Baghdad hosts a landmark National Conference with 1,000 Iraqi leaders. Delegates threaten action until Prime Minister Allawi’s government halts fighting.
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