Medicare drug program to lift federal health costs share
Government forecasts a near fifty percent of national medical costs within ten years driven by the Medicare drug program while total health spending consumes a larger share of economic output. Economists warn of big budget pressures as programs already squeeze federal budgets.
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Bush Putin aim to mend ties at Bratislava summit
Bush and Putin meet in Bratislava amid mutual complaints over democracy and press freedom as they seek to reinforce a working relationship. Hadley downplays Soviet-era fears while urging careful diplomacy on Iran and nuclear talks with Europe, with sanctions as a possible option.
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Canadian couple killed in Thailand tsunami captured final photos
Photographs from John and Jackie Knill of North Vancouver show a calm beach at 0:20 am, a rising tide warning six minutes later, and a wall of water hitting Khao Lak as friends and relatives confirm their identities. Twelve Canadians died, with 13 unaccounted for last week.
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Vaccines Tested as Bird Flu Warnings Spread
In response to five Asian outbreak warnings, the government plans to test an experimental bird flu vaccine and bolster disease surveillance. Two million vaccine doses are stored in tank form to preserve potency and for emergency use as UN officials warn the outbreak could threaten global pandemic.
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NYs Hopes Fade as WTC Remains Unidentified
New York City medical examiners say all efforts to identify World Trade Center remains are exhausted. Since the 2001 attack forensic work has identified about 1,600 victims, leaving over 1,200 still unnamed. Families face emptier memorials and ongoing grief as hope fades.
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