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22 hours ago ago from prada men shoes store
The United States Senate seems headed for a vote on a nearly $1 trillion health-care overhaul. We all recognize the need to change the current system of delivering and financing health care â in order to ensure quality and to make coverage more affordable. The problem is that there is no evidence that the current proposals in Congress will make those needed improvements for Louisianians. In fact, studies by respected organizations have shown ...
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