The White House issued its second veto threat since Republicans took full control of Congress, saying Wednesday that President Barack Obama would block legislation to increase his health care law's definition of a full-time ...
Jan 7, 2015
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Drug and medical device makers would pay higher user fees under legislation the Senate approved and sent to the president on Thursday. The revenue raised would help pay for the government reviews required to bring their products ...
Aug 3, 2017
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The New South Wales government has passed emergency legislation providing the Corrections Commissioner with powers to release some of the state's 14,034 prisoners.
Mar 25, 2020
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Turkey's president has approved legislation that critics say could give authorities new powers to prosecute doctors for providing care deemed unauthorized.
Jan 17, 2014
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(AP)—The European Parliament on Wednesday voted for tougher anti-smoking rules that will make health warnings on cigarette packs larger and include mandatory pictures of rotting teeth or cancer-infested lungs.
Feb 26, 2014
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Sterilization is a safe and effective form of permanent birth control used by more than 220 million couples around the world. Despite its prevalence, however, patients seeking sterilization from their doctors often face a ...
Dec 12, 2022
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France should allow doctors to "accelerate the coming of death" for terminally ill patients, a report to President Francois Hollande recommended Tuesday.
Dec 18, 2012
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German lawmakers have approved a bill to make life safer for sex workers, including making the use of condoms obligatory.
Jul 7, 2016
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(AP)—House Republicans have put off a vote on legislation to rescue a main feature of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul—affordable coverage for people with pre-existing medical conditions—after it ran into ...
Apr 24, 2013
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The full D.C. Council will get its first chance to consider a bill that would allow terminally ill patients to end their lives with the help of a doctor.
Oct 18, 2016
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