California lifts ban on victim funds for sex workers
California officials voted to repeal a 1990s regulation denying prostitute victims access to the victim compensation fund for medical costs and related expenses after emotional testimony from sex workers. The change keeps prostitution illegal but allows rape or beating victims to seek aid.
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Disparities in Health Care Signups Across States
Federal figures show enrollment in private plans or Medicaid varies by state. Democratic-led states embracing the federal health care law exceed 50 percent uptake, while Republican-led states resisting it average about 15 percent. MissouriSenator Claire McCaskill comments on the political divide and results.
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Dylan Roby
Center For Health Policy Research
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Interpreter at Mandela service claims schizophrenia and hallucinations
The Mandela memorial sign language interpreter says he suffers schizophrenia and hallucinated angels during the ceremony near Obama and other leaders. Officials say vetting mistakes occurred and apologize for the signing's incomprehensibility. The interpreter told AP he began hallucinating onstage and feared panicking with armed police nearby.
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African National Congress Party
Associated Press
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