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• Daschle seeks health care overhaul
WASHINGTON - Tom Daschle told former Senate colleagues on Thursday that as health secretary he would learn from Bill Clinton's failed attempt to overhaul health care, an effort criticized as too long, secretive and hard to understand. "These are good ...
• Pinched Americans hit the gym, but seek deals
NEW YORK - Americans squeezed by the economic crisis are still forking out money for gym memberships and dieting centers but health clubs are having to hold down their fees to keep customers coming in. The Equinox Fitness chain of upscale health ...
• Rampage pleads guilty to felony evading charge
... attorney, said Jackson wanted from the beginning to take responsibility for the episode. She said he will spend his 200 hours of community service speaking to youth groups. "He has learned a great deal about his physical body and about mental health ...
• Turn to generics slows ‘07 health care spending
WASHINGTON - Spending on health care slowed slightly in 2007 as consumers turned more to generic drugs instead of brand-names to fill their medicine cabinets, the government reported Monday. Although the cost of buying drugs, visiting the doctor or ...
• China's jobless migrants carry worries home
Local newspapers have been filled with stories and warnings about rip-offs. Some cheats sell "VIP cards" that are supposed to allow travelers to enter the train station early. Others dress up as health inspectors and charge travelers for physical ...