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legislation may enable states to offer universal healthcare
25 May 2012, 2:22 am
To make universal coverage work at the state level, you'd need to channel federal healthcare funds into the system. A bill being drafted by Rep. Jim McDermott would allow that to happen. Universal coverage, Medicare for all, single payer — call it what you will. It's clear that conservative forces are determined to prevent such a system from ever being introduced at the national level. So it's ...
legislation on searches due shortly, says Shatter
24 May 2012, 6:31 pm
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legislation which would limit the circumstances in which a Garda superintendent could issue a search warrant will be enacted before the summer recess, Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has said.
Egg Farmers Launch New Website in Support of legislation
24 May 2012, 11:20 am
ALPHARETTA, Ga., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Egg Producers announced today the launch of www.EggBill.com , an informational website promoting the passage of H.R. 3798, federal
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legislation to address school violence moves forward
23 May 2012, 4:40 pm
legislation intended to prevent school violence like the 2008 stabbing of an Elgin teacher moved past a tall hurdle Wednesday when it was approved by a Senate committee. The plan would let police tell schools in some instances when a student is under investigation for a violent crime outside of class.