Report on Farm Children Exposed to Pesticides
Washington Congress watchdog says children in farm fields face pesticide exposure and EPA worker protections are inadequate. The GAO notes EPA uses 154 pound body weight for safety limits, beyond typical children, while officials review standards.
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Website Lets Users Check USDA Dietary Rules
A new USDA site allows daily input of food intake to score how closely a person’s diet aligns with federal dietary guidelines. The tool also reports total fat saturated fat cholesterol and sodium for the day, with five stages to be completed over several days for an accurate assessment.
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Nevada senator blasts independent counsel plan on Clinton case
Senator Harry Reid of Nevada calls the move to indict President Clinton after leaving office absurd and dangerous. He says appointing extra staff to decide charges shows prosecutors drifting toward lunacy and argues the probe risks double jeopardy amid the Monica Lewinsky matter.
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NATO seeks 3500 troops for Kosovo gaps
NATO will not expand KFOR but asks member nations for about 3500 more troops to fill existing and anticipated gaps. Officials say the 39000-strong force is about right after 10 months, including 5900 American troops, despite regional ethnic violence concerns.
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Corrections on Ralph H. Scott Appointment
Herald-Journal notes errors in a Company Matters item and corrects Ralph H. Scott of Phoenix. He was appointed vice president and sales manager for the Eastern and Syracuse regions of M T Securities and is a registered investment representative.
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Syracuse Herald Journal Delivery Guarantee and Contact
The Syracuse Herald Journal promises delivery by 5 p.m. and offers free delivery if late. Customer Service operates 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday from Syracuse NY.
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