Bye, Bye, Rib Eye

DIET AND EXERCISE REGIMEN

Of course Washington is talking about Dick Cheney's power. But like Leno and Letterman, the capital is also buzzing about his health. After all, the man has had four heart attacks, and though he's only 5 1/2 years older than Dubya (Cheney turned 60 last week), his physique is decidedly old school--more like former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl's than our gym-addicted President's. Does he have the stamina to be the most powerful Veep in history?

He appears to be holding up well so far. Since suffering a mild heart attack in November, Cheney has been working out for half an...

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