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What the CBO does and how it gets its numbers
It would eliminate the mandates that require almost all Americans to have coverage and companies with more than 50 workers to provide health benefits. Likewise, some people with higher incomes could see substantially lower premiums under this bill. This provision has raised the ire of the influential AARP and sparked concerns among many lawmakers. [Full Article...]
Libya arrests brother, father of Manchester bombing suspect
British authorities identified Salman Abedi, 22, as the suicide bomber in the attack at the Ariana Grande concert that killed 22 people and injured dozens more. He denied that his son had ever been to Syria. "We don't believe in killing innocents". Asked whether the US leaks had compromised the investigation, she said: "I wouldn't go that far but I can say that they are perfectly clear about... [Full Article...]
Two addiction counselors at halfway house die of drug overdose

Cannabis extract cuts seizures for epilepsy patients

Vermont governor vetoes bill legalizing recreational pot

Kansas lawmakers draft new budget fix with mix of tax hikes

The newly-elected WHO Director-General congratulated by IUATLD

Why Melania Trump covers her head one day and not the next
The 2016 United States presidential campaign saw the two men broadcast dueling messages to the world. But despite the pope looking initially grim-faced, both men ended up mostly all smiles, relaxed and even jovial. In return, Trump gifted Francis with a set of first-edition books penned by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr .as well as a piece from the civil rights leader's memorial. [Full Article...]