Condoleezza Rice went before senators today for nine and a half hours, seeking their consent for her to become the next secretary of state. Democrats asked suitably tough questions, as did Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel of Nebraska (AP story). Among Rice’s more notable statements: that the U.S. was well prepared both for the war in [...]
Posts on ‘January 18th, 2005’
Social Security: Most will reject selfish option
“President Bush figures that as long as current retirees are assured that their checks will keep coming in for the next decade or two, that they really don’t care what sort of America their young grandchildren will be living in half a century or more from now. In other words, he looks at them and [...]
Kids aren’t necessarily junk-food junkies
New Department of Agriculture dietary recommendations include a lot more fresh fruits and vegetables. Good food choices are especially important for kids, but will they go along? A study from the University of California-Davis indicates kids in school will opt for fresh fruits and vegetables if they can choose their plateful from a salad bar, [...]
