GOP questions Obamacare competition and price drops
The piece argues that Republicans oppose the competitive marketplace created by Obamacare while data from New York California and other states show projected 2014 premium declines. It claims exchanges foster real competition lowering rates and criticizes GOP delays to the individual mandate as harmful to consumers.
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Editorial on street trading and corruption in China and beyond
The piece links rising street vending and harsh rule enforcement to broader social and economic stress. It contrasts China with Tunisia, cites Deng Zhengjia and Ji Zhongxing as victims of chengguan and systemic corruption, notes quake effects, and questions who is corrupt in the global corporate environment led by incidents such as GlaxoSmithKline.
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GlaxoSmithKline
Americans turn to charity over government for change in the 2000s
A USA Today Bipartisan Policy Center poll finds Americans prefer volunteer groups to government action for social improvement. Youth under 30 show less interest in political participation, while optimism grows that smaller government could reduce spending and taxes. A McClatchy-Marist poll shows Obama at 41 percent approval, with 22 percent approval of congressional Republicans. Rep. Aaron Schock argues non profits offer tangible results over federal funding.
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Christie weight loss surgery discussed in Doonesbury
The strip notes Governor Christie publicly confirming weight loss surgery. Bariatric options include stomach size reduction and reduced intestinal absorption, with some procedures affecting gut hormones. Candidate suitability depends on medical risk, BMI, comorbidities, and prior treatments.
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Gastric Banding and Bypass Weigh Options for Obesity
The article explains gastric banding and gastric bypass as weight loss surgeries. It notes how bands tighten to reduce stomach capacity and how bypass reroutes the small intestine to limit calorie absorption. Benefits include improved blood pressure and diabetes, with cautions about lifelong lifestyle changes and BMI guidelines.
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