Catastrophic illness drives families to poverty study says
A New York study by Cancer Care and the National Cancer Foundation finds that a mid income family can fall into poverty within two years of an advanced illness. Among 115 families studied near New York City, costs exceeded 10 000 for 84 percent and 25 000 to 50 000 for 40 percent, with median income around 5 000.
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Public aide strike OK bill gains Assembly floor
California bill AB1243 by Speaker Bob Moretti would grant public employees including teachers and safety officials the right to strike if negotiations fail. It cleared Ways and Means by 11 to 5 and moves to the Assembly floor amid Reagan administration opposition. Arbitration would limit strikes while potential tax impacts and forced union fees draw criticism.
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Classifieds Spotlight Best Appliance Deals Today
The appliance column in today’s Classifieds features top values on must have items. Shoppers can compare prices across brands and models promising practical savings on essential home goods.
800 Pound Patient Seeks Bypass Surgery at MCU
A patient weighing about 890 pounds checked into the Medical College of Virginia Hospital for an intestinal bypass operation. Officials withheld the name, noting he is 97 and from North Carolina, with a 200 to 300 pound loss needed before surgery. The case recalls Peter Al Hirt, who dropped from 333 to 260 pounds after a similar procedure.
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