May 4th, 2006 · Commentator Eric Stromquist was 45 when his doctor told him he'd need both hips replaced. The advice that most people get from their doctors is to wait as long as you can since total hip replacement only lasts about a decade. Stromquist waited until he couldn't stand the pain any longer.
Apr 27th, 2006 · Leaders of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Commitee are proposing that the Federal Emergency Management Agency be eliminated. After investigating the response to Hurricane Katrina, the committee releases a draft report recommending the creation of a new National Preparedness and Response Authority to replace FEMA.
Apr 26th, 2006 · Cardiac devices called ICDs can detect a heart attack and deliver a strong shock in response. But a new study shows that the machines aren't as reliable as many believed. Nearly one in every 300 has to be replaced.
Mar 31st, 2006 · The U.S. Army says it has banned the use of body armor that is not issued by the military. Army officials say any soldier wearing commercially purchased body armor will have to turn it in and have it replaced by authorized gear. Military officials said they cannot guarantee the commercial gear's safety.
Mar 28th, 2006 · White House chief of staff Andy Card resigns and will be replaced by budget director Joshua Bolten. The move comes amid growing calls for a White House shakeup. Bolten, an administration insider, may not represent the change Republican observers sought.
Mar 28th, 2006 · White House chief of staff Andy Card has resigned and will be replaced by budget director Josh Bolten, an administration official said Tuesday.
Mar 27th, 2006 · In the last 20 years, the number of African Americans in the hotel industry has declined, as more immigrant workers were hired. Robin Urevitch reports on efforts by union leaders to increase the number of black workers in hotels and ease tensions between racial groups in the hospitality industry.
Mar 23rd, 2006 · President Bush has replaced talk of broad victory with descriptions of limited progress. During a series of speeches this week designed to reverse falling public support, he tries to balance his optimistic message that the mission can succeed with news accounts of a growing insurgency.