Veterans respond to VA Choice Card program
Local veterans describe the Choice Card as failing to deliver care with many reporting registration problems and eligibility issues. They cite hours traveled, disputed mileage rules, and high ER bills while advocates call for reform to empower veterans in choosing their care.
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Reagan's stand on gay rights reshaped California vote in 1978
Mark Shields recalls Ronald Reagan breaking ranks to oppose the Briggs Initiative in 1978 California, arguing against conflating sexuality with disease and warning of harm from gay teacher accusations. The piece cites polling and Reagan’s leadership as pivotal to the 58-42 defeat.
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400 pound alligator moved to gator preserve in Texas
GROVES Texas A 400-pound alligator was removed from a pond near Groves and relocated to Gator Country preserve in Beaumont. The male reptile about 11 feet long is estimated at 35 to 40 years old and joins more than 400 other alligators at the tourist attraction.
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Doctor K Advice on Blood Clots and DVT Prevention
Dr Komaroff explains that blood thinners do not dissolve clots already formed and that the body gradually dissolves most clots. Prolonged anticoagulation may be needed while giving tips to reduce DVT risk during long travel or after surgery, including mobility, hydration, and compression stockings if advised.
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Harvard Medical School
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