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POPSTaxing our health benefits So Obama won't propose the change, but he won't oppose it if Congress proposes it. Talk about trying not to get his hands dirty.
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POPSMiddle school will provide birth control pills, patches Is the school not opening itself up for lawsuits? How can a minor (11-13 years old) be expected to understand the consequences of using hormones? The pill is effective if it is used properly, and without parental knowledge who can say if a woman this young is really capable of that? Would this not be a false sense of security? What is wrong with condoms? No hormones in those. No prescription needed. What do you think?
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POPSSecrets of the Great Plague I watched this last night. I recommend catching it on repeat if you can. A scientist found a genetic mutation that prevents people from becoming infected with HIV. He used the Great Plague survivors as a start. I also learned more about how the plague affected people. Pretty gory.
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POPSTony Blair threatens to ban junk food ads From source: Unless the government could get people "to take some sort of responsibility for their own health" obesity and alcohol abuse will cost the country "billions", added Mr Blair.