It was the concern of Nebraska’s Republican governor over expanded Medicaid costs in the proposed Senate health care overhaul bill that led to a compromise to cover his state’s estimated $45 million share over a decade, U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson said Sunday.
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Nelson Sees Backlash On Health Reform Plan – 1397th Edition
Monday, December 21st, 2009Senate Dems Clear Hurdle On Health Care – 1398th Edition
Monday, December 21st, 2009Senate Democrats win a crucial test vote on President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, putting them on track for passage before Christmas of the historic legislation to remake the nation’s medical system.
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Woman Becomes World’s Smallest Mom – 1399th Edition
Monday, December 21st, 2009A woman gets worldwide recognition for having a baby only 10 inches shorter than she is.
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Sugary Raisin Bran Ups Cavity Risk – 1400th Edition
Monday, December 21st, 2009Some dentists think that raisins may be bad for teeth, but a new study says that they’re fine — unless you add sugar.
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FDA Warns Docs Over Tainted Hypertension Drug – 1388th Edition
Sunday, December 20th, 2009Federal health regulators are warning doctors about 11 recalled lots of an intravenous hypertension drug made by the Medicines Co. that are contaminated with bits of steel.
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Needles Successfully Extracted From Brazil Boy – 1389th Edition
Sunday, December 20th, 2009Surgeons on Friday successfully removed four sewing needles from the lung and near the heart of a Brazilian toddler, allegedly plunged into him by his stepfather during a monthlong series of bizarre rituals.
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Lead Testing Enforcement For Toys Delayed – 1390th Edition
Sunday, December 20th, 2009Makers of toys and other children’s products win a reprieve from legislation passed more than a year ago after a holiday season marred by scores of lead-tainted toy recalls.
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CDC Says 1 In 110 Kids Is Autistic – 1391th Edition
Sunday, December 20th, 2009The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in 110 children is autistic.
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NFL To Ask Players To Donate Brains For Study – 1392th Edition
Sunday, December 20th, 2009The NFL is partnering with Boston University brain researchers who have been critical of the league’s stance on concussions, The Associated Press has learned.
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Democrats Seek To Seal Health Care Overhaul – 1393th Edition
Sunday, December 20th, 2009Outnumbered Republicans are pledging to delay passage of historic health care legislation as long as possible after jubilant Democrats locked in Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson as the 60th and decisive vote.
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