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Clift: Time for an Honest Healthcare Conversation

Jul. 31, 2009
For the country to get real health-care reform, Americans have to come to grips with end-of-life issues.
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WASHINGTON, July 22 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama estimated Wednesday night two-thirds of the cost of healthcare reform could be paid for by reallocating money now being wasted.
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$4M grant aids healthcare reform study

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New AARP president targets health reform

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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa