House, Senate Leaders Agree on Health

March 11, 2010 – 7:31 pm

U.S. House and Senate leaders have agreed on legislative language to push forward President Barack Obama’s proposed overhaul of the nation’s health-care system, a top House Democrat said.

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Chavez No Challenge to Mendoza’s Fortune

March 11, 2010 – 7:31 pm

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez’s “21st Century Socialism” is failing to rein in billionaire Lorenzo Mendoza.

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Diary Note: East Of England Muscle Disease Conference

March 11, 2010 – 7:21 pm

What Families living with muscle disease in the East of England are joining forces with clinicians and MPs at an inaugural conference for the region, organised by the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign. The conference will be an opportunity for families to learn more about fighting for better muscle disease services in their region and to find out how local campaigning can make a real difference. There will be talks from leading clinicians and local MPs about recent care developments and how best to make your voice heard on healthcare issues…



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Efforts to Cut Soda Consumption in Schools are Working

March 11, 2010 – 6:42 pm

On Monday, March 8 former President Bill Clinton joined with officials from the American Beverage Association and the American Heart Association in Manhattan to update the nation on the final results of a three-year effort aimed at providing healthier beverage options to schools across America. According to the report, there has been an 88 percent reduction in calories from beverages shipped to schools since 2004 and a 95 percent reduction in the shipment of full-calorie drinks to campuses.

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Dodd to Unveil Own Financial Rules Overhaul

March 11, 2010 – 6:32 pm

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd said he will release his version of legislation to overhaul financial rules, signaling that talks on a compromise have collapsed

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