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• A low-voltage encounter for presidential rivals
McCain urged a spending freeze — but exempted defense (which is nearly one-fifth of federal spending), Veterans Affairs and "some other vital programs." And he could not admit what most Capitol observers know: If elected president he'll confront a ...
• Nuclear renewal spurs demand for engineers
Nuclear engineering programs at universities nationwide are brimming with students eager to break into what they see as a growth industry. This rebirth of learning comes after a decades-long slump that prompted many schools to scale back nuclear ...
• A new, more powerful Fed emerges in crisis
He was referring to bold federal programs undertaken by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1930s to battle the Great Depression. "Certainly, the Fed is pressing against the bounds of its territory as the central bank. But we got into the ...
• 9 ways to lose weight without dieting
Best of all, dog walking turns out to be an easy commitment to keep. “We had a 72 percent adherence rate, which is unheard of in most exercise programs,” Johnson says. “Some volunteers enjoyed it so much, they stayed longer to walk more animals ...
• EarthTalk: Painkillers and electric bikes
Many of us may be too dependent on over-the-counter painkillers to treat the occasional headache, especially given the side effects of such drugs. Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) can increase the risk of heart and circulation problems—including heart ...