FDA to begin testing milk for drug residues nationwide
The FDA plans early next year to start regular random testing of milk from 250 large plants to detect antibiotics and sulfa drugs. Sampling will occur weekly at five plants starting as soon as February, with critics calling it insufficient while industry supporters welcome the move.
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Lawmakers balk at deferring their pay in New York
In Albany lawmakers resist docking their own salaries to match other state employees as the budget gap widens. Cuomo says there is no legal impediment to voluntary pay deferrals. The Assembly and Senate leaders note lag payroll applies to staff but not to legislators.
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Plane crash lands in field near Elbridge. radioactive cargo safe
Rosemore of Prosperity Pennsylvania crash lands a single engine plane in a field off Vinegar Hill Road near the Elbridge town line. He escapes unharmed aside from an elbow bump and reports the safe containment of the cockpit cargo. Fire officials report the plane intact and medicine secure with no injuries beyond minor bumps.
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Plane lands safely after engine failure near Austin
Federal officials from Rochester were to investigate the engine failure after Rosemore awaited at Austin's home. Disaster teams secured the area while rescue crews stood by until the FAA arrived to determine cause and release the plane.
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Canadians Brace for First GST Imposition in New Year
Canadians rally against the value added tax as the 7 percent GST takes effect, touching goods from shoes to chocolate and services from dry cleaning to funerals. Prime Minister Mulroney's popularity sinks, organizers warn inflation will rise, while up to 1.4 million firms must register for tax numbers.
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