National Guard presence drives border crossings down
U S and Mexican officials report a 21 percent drop in detentions to 26,994 in the first 10 days of June, with Arizona crossings down 23 percent as 55 troops arrive to aid gatekeeping. Officials caution it is early to gauge lasting impact on routes along the 2,000 mile border.
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All Kids health plan launches in Illinois with promise
Illinois aims to enroll over 50 000 children in the All Kids program opening July 7 as Gov Blagojevich pushes a major health care initiative. Director Barry Maram sees strong uptake. costs come from household income based premiums and co pays while a managed care system aims to offset first year expenses.
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Coffee lowers risk of alcoholic cirrhosis study finds
In a study of over 125000 adults, one cup of coffee daily cut alcoholic cirrhosis risk by 20 percent and four cups daily by 80 percent. The effect appeared across genders and ethnicities, though its cause—caffeine or another coffee ingredient—remains unclear. Lead author Dr. Arthur Klatsky notes moderation in alcohol remains the best defense.
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