Q: How did Georgia members of the House of Representatives vote on the health care bill that passed the House?
— Ben Shapiro, Atlanta
A: Democratic Reps. Sanford D. Bishop, John Lewis, Hank Johnson and David Scott voted yes to the bill, which passed the House last week in a 220-215 vote. Those voting no were Republican Reps. Nathan Deal, Phil Gingrey, Paul Broun, John Linder, Jack Kingston, Tom Price and Lynn Westmoreland, as well as Democrat Reps. Jim Marshall and John Barrow.
Q: Having been told to always sit at least 6 feet from a TV to avoid radiation exposure, does this rule still hold true for the new type of sets (LCD, LED, DLP)?
— Sherry Deaton, White Plains
A: There is no evidence that radiation from televisions has resulted in human injury, according to the Federal Drug Administration. When used under normal conditions, TVs do not pose a radiation hazard, it says. In 1969, the FDA set a standard to limit X-ray emissions from TV receivers, which still applies. To avoid eyestrain, studies recommend sitting 18 to more than 30 inches from monitors and TV sets, depending on the viewer’s existing visual issues, and other factors such as lighting, says Kent M. Daum, a professor in the Illinois College of Optometry and member of the American Optometric Association.
Lori Johnston wrote this column. Do you have a question about the news? We’ll try to get the answer. Call 404-222-2002 or e-mail q&a@ajc.com (include name, phone and city).
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