Organ Sharing Rules Reshape Liver Transplant Decisions
The United Network for Organ Sharing, guided by Health and Human Services, revised criteria to decide which dying patients receive liver transplants. The change affects listing, prioritization, and allocation amid rising demand.
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Repealing Gore ban on organ sales could ease transplant shortages
Opinion argues shortages stem from a 1984 law banning organ sales. Dr. William Payne cites 49 000 waiting, 15 000 deaths yearly, urging lawful compensation to boost supply. A repeal could ignite donor numbers while funding remains through insurers or taxpayers.
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Perfecting the art of lying in political lore
A syndicated columnist muses on deceit in politics from Harold Wilson to modern figures. He recalls lies, voice loss, and a provocative alibi rumor about Clinton, while noting his own media skepticism and trade secrets from Arlington, Virginia.
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Immigration debate shifts as parties rethink stance
The piece surveys shifts in Republican and Democratic positions on immigration. It cites pundits like Paul Gigot and Chavez urging practical paths to citizenship, notes Clinton’s alignment with pro-immigrant policy, and highlights poll data on public support for moratoriums and lower immigration levels. It contrasts past rhetoric with calls for welfare reform and tighter border controls.
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