U S report urges improved care for dying
A government report urges new drug laws and better health worker training to assure skilled compassionate care for the dying. Experts say doctors and hospitals are unprepared to ease pain and support patients and families at end of life, with bureaucratic barriers and fear of addiction hindering relief.
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Republicans push for action on disaster aid
Lawmakers push a 5.5 billion disaster relief package with added provisions despite Clinton veto threats. The bill funds Midwest flood aid and Pentagon replenishment while lawmakers seek to avoid government shutdowns and contest census data plans.
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