The New York Times reports that 94% of nursing homes violated federal health and safety standards last year. The rates were high for all types of facilities, but it's no surprise that for-profit homes were the worst offenders.
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Chicago-based Walgreen must pay $10 million for submitting false claims to Medicaid programs in four states.
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The editorial writers at the Southern urge the Department of Justice to investigate the Marion VA hospital deaths for criminal actions.
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The Urbana school district and negligent employees agreed to settle a lawsuit with a girl sexually abused by her former teacher, Jon White.
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A jury recently sided against the Belleville Diocese in a sex abuse trial. With the diocese trying to wiggle its way out of taking responsibility for its actions, victim advocates want an audit conducted to prove it has the ability to pay.
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Memo to meat-eaters: beginning today, the new 'Country of Origin Label' rule will tell you the nationality of your every entree.
Eric,
As always, thanks for the info. I'm a good midwestern girl (transplant from east coast). I quickly became a beef eater. Your news about meat bums me out.
Keep up the good work.
Posted by: Cheryl | October 01, 2008 at 11:54 PM