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Ex-smoker Obama offers tips on how to kick habit

President Barack Obama telephoned Philippine President-elect Benigno Aquino to pass on his congratulations — and offer advice on how to quit smoking.

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Obama sets publicity push to fight for healthcare

President Barack Obama and supporters are embarking on a major publicity push to promote his healthcare overhaul, the White House said on Monday, as they seek to ward off opposition to the plan.

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Michelle Obama touts 1.5 trillion calorie cut (AFP)

AFP – First Lady Michelle Obama praised US food manufacturers on Monday for agreeing to cut 1.5 trillion calories from their products, in a boost for her anti-obesity campaign.

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Michelle Obama touts 1.5 trillion dollar calorie cut (AFP)

AFP – US First Lady Michelle Obama Monday praised US food manufacturers for agreeing to cut 1.5 trillion dollars of calories from their products, in a boost for her anti-obesity campaign.

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Food industry to Obama: we’ll improve nutrition (Reuters)

Reuters – The U.S. food industry is willing to let the White House take the lead on making foods healthier in schools, but said on Friday it could improve what is sold on store shelves without government intervention.

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Health-Care Reform Causes Obama’s Popularity to Decline

As the health-care reform progresses, the public’s dislike towards the pending bill continues to grow. And as a result of the public becoming more and more displeased, Obama’s popularity is on the decline. U.S. News reports that, “A poll released Tuesday by CBS News shows the decline to be continual, with 54 percent of the more than 1,200 adults surveyed saying they disapproved of the way in which Obama was handling healthcare.” And feelings towards Congress are worse as 57% say they aren’t happy with how the Democrats are dealing with the issue, and people aren’t too happy with how Republicans are handling the issue either as 61% reported they are dissatisfied.
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