STANDARDS
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Results last updated May 22nd, 2012
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EPA Proposes New Cuts On Levels Of Soot In Air
FRIDAY, June 15 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing new standards to regulate fine particle air pollution, including soot, officials announced Friday.The
FCC May Take Up Issue Of Cell Phone Radiation
The head of the Federal Communications Commission is asking for a review of the agency's stance on radiofrequency energy emitted from cell phones amid lingering concerns that the devices may cause
Target Al Qaeda An Inside Look At Obama’s Drone Program
Political PunchOne of the most lasting legacies President Obama will likely hand over to his successor, whether in 2013 or in 2017, is the use of drone aircraft for targeted killings. A new book
EPA Sets Tighter Standards For Soot Pollution
Responding to a lawsuit from 11 states, the Environmental Protection Agency is proposing new air quality standards to lower the amount of soot that can be released into the air.The Obama
US Proposal Would Tighten Soot Standards Report
The U.S. government plans on Friday to announce a proposal to strengthen standards for regulating air pollution from soot that could offer health benefits over time but require some industries to
EPA Proposes Stricter Standards For Soot Pollution
Risking an election-year backlash from Republicans, the Obama administration is proposing new air quality standards to lower the amount of soot that can be released into the air.The move, to be
Disney To Ban Junkfood Ads On TV Channels Websites
The Walt Disney Company, in a first for a US media giant, said Tuesday it will ban junk-food advertising on its TV channels and websites from 2015 to help fight obesity among US children."This new
Most Every Day Is Flag Day For Philly Seamstresses
Move over, Betsy Ross. There's a new generation of flag makers in Philadelphia.Tucked away in a room at a military supply operation, a dozen seamstresses are responsible for hand-embroidering the
Disney To Curtail Junk Food Ads Aimed At Kids
TUESDAY, June 5 (HealthDay News) -- A new strict set of nutritional standards is being introduced for all products advertised on the Walt Disney Company's child-focused television channels, radio
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- RARE BLUE LOBSTER CAUGHT IN CANADA
Rare Blue Lobster Caught In Canada
A blue lobster caught near Nova Scotia (Bobby Stoddard)Bobby Stoddard is a second-generation lobster-boat captain. But the rare blue lobster Stoddard caught off the coast of Nova Scotia was
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- FED UNVEILS BASEL BANK CAPITAL PROPOSAL
Fed Unveils Basel Bank Capital Proposal
The Federal Reserve released a proposal to enact an international agreement on higher capital standards for banks, known as Basel III, that largely rejects pleas by the U.S. banking industry to
Fed Proposes Stricter Capital Rules For Banks
The Federal Reserve wants U.S. banks to set aside more money to cushion against unexpected losses, a key step in preventing another financial crisis.The Fed governors voted 7-0 on Thursday to propose
Prince William Qualifies As Searchrescue Captain
Prince William is now qualified to fly Sea King helicopters for search and rescue missions in the Royal Air Force, Ministry of Defence said on Thursday.Previously, William, who turns 30 in two weeks'
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- NFL PRO BOWL WILL GO ON NEXT JANUARY
NFL Pro Bowl Will Go On Next January
Despite concern the quality of its all-star game has diminished, the National Football League will stage the Pro Bowl again next January in Hawaii, the NFL and its players union announced
Lions Young Apologizes Fairley With The Team
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley and wide receiver Titus Young were back on the practice field Tuesday — with security escorts to keep reporters away.Fairley joined his teammates for a
Qatar Safety Standards Questioned After More Fires
Fires broke out at an aviation college and a girls' school in Qatar on Tuesday, a day after 19 foreigners died in a shopping mall blaze, focusing concern on safety standards in the wealthy Gulf Arab
MSNBC Host Hayes Apologizes For 'heroes' Comments
MSNBC host Chris Hayes says he's sorry for his comments about his discomfort with the use of the word "heroes" to describe fallen soldiers.Hayes made the comments during his show on Sunday, the day
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- FED TO CONSIDER BASEL III RULES NEXT WEEK
Fed To Consider Basel III Rules Next Week
The Federal Reserve is scheduled to vote next week on a highly anticipated proposal for implementing an international agreement on higher capital standards for banks, known as Basel III.The Fed
Secret Service Chief No Security Breach From Scandal
A prostitution scandal in Colombia involving U.S. Secret Service employees did not result in any security breach and was not behavior that reflected the high ethical standards of the agency, the
US Secret Service Chief No Security Breach From Scandal
A prostitution scandal in Colombia involving U.S. Secret Service employees did not result in any security breach and was not behavior that reflected the high ethical standards of the agency, the
