Youth pot use rises as attitudes shift
In Washington the Obama administration warns of increasing teen marijuana use as risk perceptions soften. NIDA reports 60 percent of twelfth graders see no harm, and over 12 percent of eighth graders report past year use.
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Surveillance panel urges curbs on NSA programs
An Obama panel proposes limits on NSA bulk metadata collection and on spying on foreign leaders. It urges phones records be held by providers or a third party with court authorization to search. The report stresses increased judicial oversight and calls for cautious adoption by Obama and Congress.
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Pope Francis draws larger crowds at Vatican audiences
The Vatican reports 1.55 million tickets issued for 30 general audiences since March. Real attendance likely much higher as overflow areas in St. Peter's Square hold at least 20 000 people. Crowds exceed Benedict XVI totals for 2012 by a wide margin.
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Insurers extend deadline for Jan 1 health plans
America's Health Insurance Plans announces a one time extension for individual plan enrollees who pick a policy by Monday. The first month’s premium may now be paid by Jan 10 for retroactive coverage starting Jan 1 2014. Delays from HealthCare.gov and state marketplaces prompted the change.
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Physicians lower high blood pressure goals for seniors
The Journal of the American Medical Association reports new guidelines for people 60 and older setting treatment goals at 150 over 90 mm Hg to reduce medication burden. Lead author Paul James of the University of Iowa notes easing targets may cut drugs and interactions while not requiring changes for well controlled patients.
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Budget deal clears Senate and heads to Obama
A bipartisan budget package won final Senate approval 64 to 36 with nine Republicans joining all Democrats. The $85 billion plan raises 2014 and 2015 spending by 63 billion, funds deficits with new airline travel fees and pension cuts for new federal and younger uninsured military personnel, and avoids new taxes. Lawmakers must readdress funding before the government runs out.
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