National News Roundup: Shuttle Tank Journey and Threats
A 27 ton external shuttle tank travels five days from New Orleans to Kennedy Space Center via the Gulf, escorted by a Coast Guard boat, after safety upgrades following the Columbia disaster. McDonald’s may require its poultry processors to use controlled atmosphere killing as a humane method. In Norfolk, two city buses were searched after a hoax threat to Naval Station caused evacuations and barricades.
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New laws reflect state quirks and safety aims in 2005
States mark Jan 1 as effective dates for last year’s laws. New York bans keeping tigers as pets after a Harlem incident. Illinois boosts penalties for injuring sports officials. Missouri tightens climbing wall inspections after a fatality. Several states curb litigation against restaurants over fattening food. Minimum wage rises for New York workers to 7.15 per hour in steps.
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George Pataki
Rafael Duran
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