The Heavy Cost of the President's Birthday Cakes

August 2, 2006

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August 2, 2006

President Bush had his annual physical Tuesday. It took more than four hours and was conducted by a team of nine doctors. The consensus? He is healthy and in better shape than most men his age. But doctors say he has gained weight, nearly 5 pounds. Mr. Bush turned 60 just last month, and there were parties. "I probably ate too many birthday cakes," the president says.

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Good morning, I'm Don Gonyea. President Bush had his annual physical yesterday. It took more than four hours and was conducted by a team of nine doctors. The consensus? He is healthy and in better shape than most men his age. But Doctors say he has gained weight, nearly 5 pounds. Mr. Bush turned 60 just last month, and there were parties. The president says, quote, I probably ate too many birthday cakes. You're listening to MORNING EDITION.

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