Veterans Pain Medication Debate Escalates After Celebrity Deaths
Veterans advocate John Taylor argues against banning prescription pain medications for chronic pain patients. He cites the deaths of Prince Nelson and other entertainers to warn of unintended harm to disabled veterans and trauma victims who rely on medically supervised opioids. He urges targeted controls over recreational use while preserving access for those in lifelong pain.
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Sanders creates historic 2016 campaign finance shift
Mark Shields argues Bernie Sanders redefines fundraising in 2016 by amassing over 182 million dollars from around 7 million donors, challenging corporate influence and boosting his national movement status ahead of the Democratic nominating contest. The piece notes New Hampshire victory as a landmark as Sanders leans toward a brokered platform shaping the party.
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Why Doctors Change Their Minds About Treatments
Doctors revise practices as new research refines understanding. A vivid example is gastric freezing for ulcers, once popular but later shown no better than no treatment, leading to its abandonment. Tomorrow, more on why treatments fall out of favor.
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New Mexico Gun Buy-Back Planned in Rio Arriba County
A coalition partners with New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence to hold a May gun buy-back in Rio Arriba County. Residents can turn in rifles shotguns AK-47s handguns or other unloading weapons for cash payments and organizers will collect broken guns and ammo for disposal. Local officials will staff the event and recover items used in crime while seeking funding for the effort.
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