Vulnerable Democrats back GOP on health law tweak
In a 261-122 vote the House passed a Republican bill allowing insurers to sell new individual plans in 2014 that do not meet ACA minimum coverage. Thirty-nine Democrats joined, citing re election concerns as Obama softened a key ACA provision a day earlier.
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Detroit porch shooting case labels race driven killing
Detroit area man Theodore Wafer, 54, faced second degree murder and related charges after a shotgun blast killed Renisha McBride, 19, who sought help after a car crash on his front porch in Dearborn Heights. Prosecutors rejected self defense claims and noted McBride’s intoxication. bail set at 250000.
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Iowa professor helps draft new cholesterol guidelines
University of Iowa epidemiology and cardiology expert Jennifer Robinson helped shape updated US cholesterol guidance. The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association shift to risk based statin use, potentially doubling users, with dosing adjustments and a calculator for assessing risk. The panel emphasizes not chasing fixed LDL targets, endorsing broader prevention while urging diet and exercise continued. Reuters contributed.
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