Lawmakers Edge Toward Drug Imports With Safeguards
Senate leaders including Judd Gregg plan a cautious import proposal to let Americans access cheaper brand-name medicines from Canada and the EU while boosting consumer protections. Officials note 20 million packages enter yearly, a multibillion-dollar trade that could widen as federal limits loosen.
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Senate
Sen
Judd Gregg
Rn.h
Gregg
United States
Canada
European Union
Seniors seek cheaper meds on Canadian bus trips
Local seniors ride to Canada for affordable prescriptions saving 45 to 75 percent per month. A 50 person bus trip costs three hours each way with two forms of ID checked by U.S. customs. Erie County Senior Center plans another trip on June 21 with contact details provided.
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Elyria
Canada
U.S
Rigsby
Alliance For
United States
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Brown
Bush Administration
Mary Mitchell
Lorain
Erie County Senior Center
Gift giving and personal requests in holiday advice
Readers discuss handling charitable gifts and hinted preferences with loved ones. Advice covers suggesting charities for next year, balancing gratitude routines, and inviting dialogue about thoughtful giving, plus tips on handling awkward school or social situations.
Bride proves courage in choosing mates over matching gowns
Abigail Van Buren reflects on a nontraditional wedding support system and prioritizing loved ones over perfect dress coordination. A reader explains low budget nuptials and friends in blue, while another speaker advises changing doctors for better care and honest feedback in a small town.
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Abby
Dayton
Ohio
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Knight Ridder
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Amy
Chicago Tribune
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Crago
Amy Dickinson
Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Bride
Allan and
Krystal
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