Scathing VA report cites Colorado clinic data fraud and delays
VA inspector general finds Colorado Springs clinic misstated wait times for hundreds of veterans and failed to place 288 veterans on the Veterans Choice List, delaying outside care and raising concerns of systemic failures across the Choice Act. The report notes staffing changes and broader accountability issues amid resignations and investigations.
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Analyzing the Meaning Behind Campaign Slogans
The column parses common campaign statements as excuses or feints, noting that early Iowa and New Hampshire results rarely predict the November outcome. It argues most candidates finish low in early contests yet claim success, and highlights the human cost of political defeat.
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Exercise and diet tips for overweight child guidance
Dear Doctor K offers family centered strategies to help a 12 year old lose weight. Daily one hour of activity, reduced fat dairy, water instead of sugary drinks, and five servings of fruits and vegetables are advised. Eat balanced meals and model healthy behaviors.
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