Christmas decorating injuries rise in U S study
National roundup shows about 5800 holiday season injuries sent to U S emergency rooms from falls off roofs and ladders and indoor trips over decorations. Other items note Republicans urge reinstatement of D X abortion ban, a TB drug from Johnson and Johnson shows promise, FDA warns on Bextra heart risks, and space station food shortages as crew awaits Russian supply flight.
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Bush rules out payroll tax hikes for Social Security
President Bush rejected raising payroll taxes to fund Social Security and pressed for private retirement accounts within the program. He avoided pledges on borrowing to cover a trillions-dollar shortfall, emphasizing no tax increases. White House meetings and Senate plans show debate over caps, borrowing, and private accounts as part of a long term solvency effort.
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Washington Supreme Court bans parental eavesdropping on teen calls
The Washington Supreme Court ruled that state law prohibits parents from intercepting or overhearing a child’s phone conversations. A 17 year old was convicted of robbery in part on testimony from his girlfriend’s mother who overheard him discussing the crime with her daughter. The court found a reasonable expectation of privacy for both the daughter and the boyfriend.
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