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US House approves bill to widen marijuana research
The US House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would broaden researchers' ability to study marijuana and its effects, a move hailed by cannabis advocates.
Dec 10, 2020
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Belgian lawmakers extend euthanasia to children
Belgian lawmakers voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to extend the country's euthanasia law to children under 18.
Feb 13, 2014
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US state moves to regulate GM foods
The small US state of Connecticut became the first to pass legislation requiring food products with genetically modified ingredients to be labeled as such.
Jun 4, 2013
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US capital Washington eases coronavirus lockdown
The US capital is relaxing lockdown restrictions following a sustained period of decreased coronavirus infections, Washington's mayor said Wednesday, announcing that restaurants and other businesses can reopen under social ...
May 27, 2020
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Other legal challenges to health overhaul remain
If you thought the legal fight over the health care overhaul was finally over, think again. At least four issues related to the Affordable Care Act still are being sorted out in the courts, although none seems to pose the ...
Jun 25, 2015
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Obama dismissive as US House votes to repeal 'Obamacare'
US House Republicans took the increasingly routine step Tuesday of voting to repeal "Obamacare," a seemingly doomed effort that President Barack Obama ridiculed as making "absolutely no sense."
Feb 4, 2015
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Obama says health care repeal drive 'makes no sense'
US President Barack Obama has ridiculed Republicans who are voting to strike down "Obamacare" Tuesday, saying their seemingly doomed effort "makes absolutely no sense."
Feb 3, 2015
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Philippines may soon make smoking warnings graphic (Update)
A Philippine legislative committee approved a bill on Tuesday that would compel cigarette manufacturers to print illustrations of smoking hazards on cigarette packs to curb smoking in a country where tens of thousands die ...
Jun 10, 2014
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US House moves to end raids on medical marijuana
Reflecting growing public support for easing marijuana laws, the House of Representatives voted Friday to bar federal authorities from raiding medical marijuana facilities or growers in states that have legalized its use.
May 30, 2014
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Michelle Obama assails plan to lower school lunch standards
Michelle Obama lashed out in a newspaper opinion piece Thursday against Republican plans to roll back recently improved nutrition standards in American schools, one of her cherished causes as US first lady.
May 29, 2014
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