Means test for VA health care eyed to curb costs
The Reagan era pushes a 1980 law that allows a means test for some veterans seeking VA care. No income report is required yet. Under 65 with non service related illness would qualify only if family income is 15000 or less. Support argues it humane and saves federal funds.
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Reagan Administration
Veterans Administration
Charity tax reform risks harming donations and groups
Uncharitable views on tax incentives for charity are explored as an administration plan would limit deductions to gifts over two percent of gross income. The estimate from United Way of America suggests a 20 percent drop in contributions, harming churches hospitals health funds Salvation Army museums universities and football scholarships. The piece argues the proposal would hurt the mainstay givers and deepen gaps as other programs tighten.
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United Way of America
Treasury
Salvation Army
Channel 68 pivots to three networks in Boston market
WQTV Channel 68, seven months old, markets itself as the only independent in Boston’s top markets with affiliations to NBC ABC and CBS. Analysts say the strategy builds credibility and financial upside as the station airs pre-empted network shows and sells local ads.
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Cliff Curley
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Boston Celtics
Prayer For Today Faith That Works Through Love
The Prayer for the Day asks guidance to act on belief and serve God in daily life. The Thought for the Day challenges readers to consider if their actions are noisy and useless or quiet and busy for God.
Ottawa Herald subscription rates and details
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication, second class mailing in Ottawa Kansas. Rates for trade area include Ottawa and surrounding towns with monthly and yearly plans. Out of state subscribers face a 4.5 percent sales tax deduction.
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Cedar
Ottawa
Kansas
Robert
Wellington
Still alive in Eighty Five postwar reflections
Memo from Mccormally reflects on 1984 and 1985 anniversaries aging veterans, the Pacific theater, V-E and V-J days, Iwo Jima and Okinawa, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the uncertain hope for universal peace while noting UN issues and nuclear disarmament gaps as the world remains alive in Eighty-Five.
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Orwell
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Hitler
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Iwo Jima
Okinawa
Japan
San Francisco
United Nations
United States
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Hiroshima
Nagasaki
Dysmenorrhea and related health guidance from Dr Donohue
Dear Dr Donohue outlines whether menstrual cramps are primary or secondary, notes half of women experience dysmenorrhea, and recommends anti inflammatory drugs like indomethacin and naproxen. Also covers catheter care, conductive hearing loss, vitamin A risks, breastfeeding as birth control, and abdominal recovery after hysterectomy with exercise tips.
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DR. Donohue
T.T
Television Guide Night Line Featuring Classics and Sports
A collage of 1983 films and TV picks airs through the evening including Without a Trace Sharky’s Machine and The Lonely Lady with stars Judd Hirsch Burt Reynolds and Sigourney Weaver The schedule also features college basketball action Indiana at Michigan Auburn at Kentucky and North Carolina at Maryland plus news talk and late night shows with guests and film retrospectives.
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Stockard Channing
Bruce Jenner
Morgan Brittany Hos
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Ob Charles
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Colt
Barney Miller
James Mason
Simone Lianoret
Maxmillian Schell
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Burns & Allen
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Bob
David Letterman
Ruth Westheimer
Columbo
al Hitchcock
Joan
Eye On
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Bishre
Icbni Doble Gillis
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