Politics
Europe plans free fruit, veggies for school kids (AP)
AP - EU officials want European schoolchildren to swap their French fries for fruit. The European Union is aiming to spend $140 million a year
Obama denies shifting to reach political center (AP)
AP - Asked by a voter about accusations of flip-flopping, Democrat Barack Obama dismissed the notion Tuesday that he has shifted stances on Iraq, guns ...
Networks may limit convention coverage (Politico)
Politico - Major television networks are considering curtailing coverage of the Democratic National Convention after Monday’s announcement that Barack Obama will accept his party's nomination ...
McCain, Obama pitch economic plans to Hispanics (AP)
AP - Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama sought Tuesday to send the same message to a critical constituency: They understand that Hispanics share ...
FTC considers backing off nicotine guidance (AP)
AP - The Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday that it no longer considers reliable a test for tar and nicotine used for more than 40 ...
Analysis: Obama won't try for McCain's budget goal (AP)
AP - Barack Obama says John McCain's plan to balance the budget doesn't add up. Easy for him to say: It's not a goal he's ...
GOP: Don't blame manufacturers for toxic trailers (AP)
AP - Companies that make recreational vehicles should not be blamed for high levels of formaldehyde in FEMA trailers, according to a report by House ...
Government to Upgrade Crash Test Program for Cars, Trucks
The government is upgrading its crash test program for new cars and trucks to give consumers better information about vehicle safety. ...
Waxman Issues Contempt Threat Against Mukasey
Michael Mukasey could face a contempt of Congress citation if House Oversight Committee Chairman Henry Waxman does't get what he wants from the attorney general. ...
