Recommendations spark debate over health care rationing claims
Washington Republicans seize on new guidelines for fewer Pap tests and mammograms to argue the Obama health care plan would ration care. Democrats push back saying the recommendations are not coverage rules and emphasize patient-doctor decisions.
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Afghanistan police a weak link in security shift
Afghan police of 93 000 are underpaid under equipped and under trained hindering a West backed plan to hand over defense to Afghans. Analysts warn corruption illiteracy and shortages impede security reforms as deaths mount among police.
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Giuliani back in the spotlight and politics
Rudy Giuliani returns to national TV and press blitz amid debate on 9 11 trials and future plans. He signals possible run for Senate or governor while remaining noncommittal and emphasizing security expertise. GOP strategists see him as a top front-runner in multiple paths.
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UC Berkeley students occupy hall in protest over fee hike
Dozens of UC Berkeley demonstrators barricaded Wheeler Hall to protest a 32 percent student fee increase and budget cuts. About 41 people were arrested for trespassing as the daylong occupation ended late Friday, with some released after posting citations. Officials cited safety as the aim while protests also occurred at UC Santa Cruz and UCLA campuses.
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