VA reform turmoil tests local choice program
Reader notes highlight widespread concerns over the VA Choice Care Program as the department faces a nearly $3 billion budget gap and potential furloughs. The Times reports rising wait times, expanded access, and shifting funds amid pressure from Congress and GOP lawmakers.
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Shields and Perry labeled as rich-loot vulture capitalists
Mark Shields notes attacks by Newt Gingrich and Rick Perry on Romney as wealthy financiers shaping companies for profit. He cites exit polls showing Romney lacking empathy yet winning other core voter qualities, while urging scrutiny of a candidate's personal finances and character as destiny per Heraclitus.
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Rick Perry
Bain
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Mark Shields
Creators Syndicate
Creators.com
Doctor K explains heart failure treatments and new drugs
Dr. Komaroff discusses the renin angiotensin aldosterone system and digoxin. He notes digoxin’s historical role, its potencies and risks compared with newer therapies, and highlights promising developments such as an angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitor. He is a physician and Harvard Medical School professor.
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Harvard Medical School
Doctork
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Boston
Republicans Back Haley Call to Remove Confederate Flag
GOP presidential candidates rushed to embrace South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley's call to remove the Confederate flag from the state capitol grounds. The move shifts the party from a long standing symbol amid a volatile racial and political backdrop as candidates seek broad minority support.
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Jeb Bush
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Scott Walker
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John Kasich
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Rick Perry
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Walker
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Arturo Vargas
National Association of
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Black Lives Matter
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Roswell
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N. Main
Coors
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DEA
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