WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2009 (Reuters) More Americans are burdened by chronic illnesses such as diabetes and high blood pressure, often having more than three at a time, and this has helped fuel a big rise in out-of-pocket medical expenses, a study released on Tuesday showed. ... > full story
UNITED NATIONS, Dec. 13, 2008 (Reuters) The United States handed the U.N. Security Council a draft resolution on Saturday that hails progress made in Israeli-Palestinian peace talks but calls for an "intensification" of efforts to secure a deal. ... > full story
DALLAS, Dec. 11, 2008 (Reuters) The number of executions in the United States fell to a 14-year low of 37 in 2008 as social concerns about the death penalty and its financial costs rise, the Death Penalty Information Center said on Thursday. ... > full story
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Nursing industry desperate for new hires Jan. 6, 2009 (Lawrence Journal-World, Kansas) Please, please accept a high-paying job with us. In fact, just swing by for an interview and we'll give you a chance to win cash and prizes.. ...
Senator calls for Medicaid oversight Jan. 6, 2009 (Lawrence Journal-World, Kansas) A key lawmaker on Monday criticized Kansas health officials and said he would propose a bill for the Legislature to take over supervision of the ...
RI lawmakers return amid budget crisis, recession Jan. 6, 2009 (Boston Globe) Lawmakers are returning to Rhode Island's Statehouse amid a budget crisis, a recession and soaring unemployment.. . The General Assembly begins its ...
Letters to the editor (1/6/09) Jan. 6, 2009 (Anchorage Daily News) Dike failure a warning for Pebble. I sincerely hope the supporters of the Pebble Mine Project are taking a long, hard look at the Dec. 22, 2008 ...