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Disability and Discrimination at the Doctor's Office
New York City :: NY :: USA | 4 hours ago
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Jason Henry for The New York Times Denise Sherer Jacobson, 63, has cerebral palsy but lives independently. She finds that many medical professionals have preconceived notions about her abilities. (To read more about Ms. Jacobson, view the slideshow .)
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Abuse claims at 'seriously dysfunctional' care home
California City :: CA :: USA | 5 hours ago
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A patient was allegedly forced to kneel for hours in a garage with his nose against the wall at a ''seriously dysfunctional'' residence for the intellectually disabled. The man also complained that he was kicked, beaten and videotaped by staff, who
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Manager of Pleasant Hill restaurant charged with distribution of child pornography
Pleasant Hill :: CA :: USA | 5 hours ago
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Federal agents arrested the manager of a Mexican restaurant in Pleasant Hill Wednesday on charges of distribution of child pornography. Brian Rios, 25, of Pleasant Hill, was confronted and detained by law enforcement at El Azteca Mexican Restaurant
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Jenni Rivera & Lucia Mendez Work Collaboration
Los Angeles :: CA :: USA | 5 hours ago
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In 2010, Lucia Mendez propositioned to direct and produce a movie based on Jenni Rivera. El Gordo y La Flaca spoke with Mendez about the project, and she confirmed that yes, in 2010 she spoke with Jenni about her life story and that many people were
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`I'm not racist': Common claim after racial slurs
Hinesville :: GA :: USA | 5 hours ago
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Then, along with the inevitable apology, comes the kicker: I'm not racist...Asked a joking question about having dinner with his adversary Tiger Woods, Garcia said: "We will serve fried chicken." He later apologized for what he called a "silly remark,
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Census Bureau: Auburn among fastest-growing large cities in the U.S.
San Marcos :: CA :: USA | 5 hours ago
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Auburn, Ala., is among the top 15 fastest-growing large cities in the U.S., according to U.S...The list considered population growth from July 1, 2011 to July 1, 2012. Auburn is the only Alabama city on the "fastest-growing" list. Its 2012 total
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Analysis: Medicaid expansion would save Utah millions, cover 123K uninsured
Salt Lake City :: UT :: USA | 5 hours ago
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Under the Affordable Care Act, virtually everyone must have health insurance come 2014 and Medicaid is a path states can use to extend coverage to the poor or uninsured. Full expansion would provide coverage to all individuals with incomes at or
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Wis. committee erases governor's GPS plan
San Fernando :: CA :: USA | 5 hours ago
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Wis. (AP) The Legislature's finance committee has erased a plan in Republican Gov. Scott Walker 's budget that would allow judges across the state to order GPS monitoring for people under restraining orders. The budget calls for handing the state
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Legislature approves sexual assault protections
Fort Worth :: TX :: USA | 5 hours ago
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Texas (AP) Gov. Rick Perry will consider new measures to protect victims of sexual assault. In a unanimous vote Thursday, the Senate approved a bill that would give victims the right to track physical evidence collected in a rape kit...Another bill
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Mercury News editorial: Veterans deserve action on benefits
San Jose :: CA :: USA | 5 hours ago
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Font Resize Mercury News Editorial With Memorial Day approaching, the grandstanding in Washington isn't just for the parade. Democrats and Republicans are trying to outdo one another demanding speedier access to medical, disability and other benefits
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