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Friday, July 23, 2010

Reid to offer scaled-back energy plan

WASHINGTON, July 23 (UPI) -- Despite weeks of intense negotiations, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said comprehensive energy reform couldn't be passed before the August recess. Reid said he would take a scaled-back version of energy reform to the floor as soon as next week, the Christian... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, July 22, 2010

New U.S. oceans policy announced

WASHINGTON, July 22 (UPI) -- U.S. President Obama has established a new national policy for a coordinated system for managing America's oceans, coasts and Great Lakes, officials said. In an executive order issued Monday, the president created the National Ocean Council to implement the new policies,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

U.S. sales rise along with temperatures

WASHINGTON, July 20 (UPI) -- U.S. retail sales climbed in the week ending last Saturday, surging compared to the same week a year ago, the International Council of Shopping Centers said. Sales rose 1.4 percent compared to the previous week, but 4.2 percent compared to 12 months ago, the strongest... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, July 18, 2010

Insurers push smaller cost, narrow choice

WASHINGTON, July 18 (UPI) -- The biggest U.S. insurers are pushing plans with reduced premiums but a narrow selection of doctors and hospitals, industry officials say. The New York Times reported the new plans are being tested in venues such as San Diego, New York and Chicago, and should appeal to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, July 17, 2010

Prescription pain reliever abuse soars

WASHINGTON, July 16 (UPI) -- Treatment facility admissions for prescription pain reliever abuse soared more than 400 percent from 1998-2008 for those 12 and over, U.S. officials say. A study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reveals the increase in treatment admissions... Sign in to see full entry.

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