FCC Facility Finds Trace Anthrax In Mail Area
An FCC mail facility tested for anthrax after precautionary health checks found one sample with a minuscule amount not capable of causing infection. CDC will confirm results Monday. Eight workers received antibiotics and the building will undergo decontamination and halted mail intake.
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FDA approves Gleevec for rare gastrointestinal cancer
The FDA approved Gleevec for treating gastrointestinal stromal tumor giving Novartis a new cancer indication. In a 147 patient study 56 saw tumor shrinkage of 50 percent or more though duration of effect is unknown. Side effects were mild to moderate.
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Candy chocolate bug bites recall and TSA security shift
Endangered Species Chocolate Co. recalls Dark Chocolate Bug Bites over dairy warning omissions. Milk trace concerns may trigger allergies. product sold nationally and by mail. Refunds offered. queries via 1-800-293-0160. TSA will study security at 15 airports over six weeks before standardizing procedures across 429 U.S. airports starting Feb 17. Government staff and outside consultants to assess passenger and cargo flows and propose improvements.
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Budget director pledges restraint on nonmilitary spending
President Bush will push a $379.3 billion Pentagon budget and add funds for terrorism, weapons, training, and troop pay while keeping nonmilitary spending largely flat. Mitch Daniels said the administration aims to fund defense and homeland protection as critics worry about big government.
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