World economies kept afloat by extraordinary aid
Five years after a global financial crisis the world's major economies continue to rely on extraordinary aid from central banks and government spending. Central banks push cash into markets near record low rates, with China also supported by state-backed lending. IMF projects global growth to 3.6 percent in 2014, but experts warn recovery remains fragile and stimulus may continue for years.
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Health debate snags pharmacy bill in Congress
A year after a meningitis outbreak from contaminated injections killed at least 64 people, Congress plans tighter federal oversight of compounding pharmacies. A test vote looms as Sen. David Vitter blocks Senate action until his aide-disclosure measure is addressed. The bill would track drugs from manufacturers to stores via serials and later electronic codes.
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Military personal crisis reports drop across services
Defense officials report a sharp year to date decline in active duty personal crisis reports with 245 cases through Oct 27 versus 316 at the same point last year. Navy leads the drop at 28 percent, followed by Army 24 percent, Air Force 21 percent, and Marine Corps 11 percent. The reasons remain unclear as prevention efforts expand across all services.
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