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Here's how parts of fed payroll tax cut package are financed
Congressional negotiators have agreed on a $144 billion package that extends three major programs through the end of the year: a 2 percentage-point reduction in the Social Security payroll tax, federal unemployment benefits for the long-time unemployed and avoidance of a 27 percent cut in reimbursements for doctors treating Medicare patients.
Friday, February, 17, 2012 - - News
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Congressional negotiators have agreed on a $144 billion package that extends three major programs through the end of the year: a 2 percentage-point reduction in the Social Security payroll tax, federal unemployment benefits for the long-time unemployed and avoidance of a 27 percent cut in reimbursements for doctors treating Medicare patients.
Friday, February, 17, 2012 - - News
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4 ex-British Columbia attorneys general: Legalize marijuana
Four former British Columbia attorneys general are calling for the legalization of marijuana, saying the current ban on pot is only fueling gang violence and clogging the courts, but they're not getting any support from the province's current premier.
Tuesday, February, 14, 2012 - - News
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Four former British Columbia attorneys general are calling for the legalization of marijuana, saying the current ban on pot is only fueling gang violence and clogging the courts, but they're not getting any support from the province's current premier.
Tuesday, February, 14, 2012 - - News
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C.T. Marhula, Grand Forks, letter: Grateful for good government in Grand Forks
The citizens of the area are well served by their elected and appointed officials.
Thursday, February, 09, 2012 - - Opinion
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The citizens of the area are well served by their elected and appointed officials.
Thursday, February, 09, 2012 - - Opinion
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CDC: Bread, rolls biggest source of salt in American diet
The surprising finding comes in a government report released today that includes a list of the top 10 sources of sodium. Salty snacks such as potato chips, pretzels and popcorn actually came in at the bottom of the list compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Even CDC officials were amazed that just 10 foods are responsible for 44 percent of the sodium consumed.
Tuesday, February, 07, 2012 - AP Medical Writer - News
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The surprising finding comes in a government report released today that includes a list of the top 10 sources of sodium. Salty snacks such as potato chips, pretzels and popcorn actually came in at the bottom of the list compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Even CDC officials were amazed that just 10 foods are responsible for 44 percent of the sodium consumed.
Tuesday, February, 07, 2012 - AP Medical Writer - News
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Accused dog hoarder to remain in hospital, pending hearing
More than 100 dogs removed from woman's property
Carol Schmidt, 63, who had more than 100 dogs removed from her property near Bemidji two weeks ago, will remain at a behavioral health hospital pending her commitment hearing scheduled for Friday.
Tuesday, February, 07, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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More than 100 dogs removed from woman's property
Carol Schmidt, 63, who had more than 100 dogs removed from her property near Bemidji two weeks ago, will remain at a behavioral health hospital pending her commitment hearing scheduled for Friday.
Tuesday, February, 07, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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Forum connects dots between poverty, dental health
Grand Forks meeting is part of statewide initiative aimed at improving access to care
Ann Smith, who has periodontal disease with an active infection, needs to have her teeth removed and dentures put in, she said. The infection could cause stroke or heart attack. She is unemployed, doesn’t qualify for Medicaid or Medicare, and has been denied disability coverage.
Tuesday, February, 07, 2012 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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Grand Forks meeting is part of statewide initiative aimed at improving access to care
Ann Smith, who has periodontal disease with an active infection, needs to have her teeth removed and dentures put in, she said. The infection could cause stroke or heart attack. She is unemployed, doesn’t qualify for Medicaid or Medicare, and has been denied disability coverage.
Tuesday, February, 07, 2012 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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Eastern North Dakota listed as 'emerging risk' region in Lyme disease study
Researchers who spent three years dragging sheets of fabric through the woods to snag ticks have created a detailed map they claim could improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease.
Saturday, February, 04, 2012 - Associated Press - News
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Researchers who spent three years dragging sheets of fabric through the woods to snag ticks have created a detailed map they claim could improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease.
Saturday, February, 04, 2012 - Associated Press - News
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Raw milk popularity leads to outbreak of illnesses on east coast
An outbreak of bacterial infections on the East Coast illustrates the popularity of raw, unpasteurized milk despite strong warnings from public health officials about the potential danger.
Friday, February, 03, 2012 - Associated Press - News
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An outbreak of bacterial infections on the East Coast illustrates the popularity of raw, unpasteurized milk despite strong warnings from public health officials about the potential danger.
Friday, February, 03, 2012 - Associated Press - News
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Hackers group Anonymous claims takeover of law enforcement website attacks
The hacking collective Anonymous is claiming credit for defacing the Boston Police Department's website, part of a string of online attacks around the world being attributed to the group. And in Salt Lake City, police say hackers who attacked the department's website on Tuesday gained access to sensitive data, including citizen complaints about drug crimes, including phone numbers, addresses and other personal information.
Friday, February, 03, 2012 - AP Legal Affairs Writer - News
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The hacking collective Anonymous is claiming credit for defacing the Boston Police Department's website, part of a string of online attacks around the world being attributed to the group. And in Salt Lake City, police say hackers who attacked the department's website on Tuesday gained access to sensitive data, including citizen complaints about drug crimes, including phone numbers, addresses and other personal information.
Friday, February, 03, 2012 - AP Legal Affairs Writer - News
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Minnesota high court ruling prompts destruction of newborn blood samples
The Minnesota Department of Health is beginning to destroy blood spot collection cards to comply with a ruling last year from the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Thursday, February, 02, 2012 - St. Paul Pioneer Press - News
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The Minnesota Department of Health is beginning to destroy blood spot collection cards to comply with a ruling last year from the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Thursday, February, 02, 2012 - St. Paul Pioneer Press - News
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North Dakota seeks input on access to dental care
How to improve access to dental care for the poor in spite of a limited number of Grand Forks area dentists who accept Medicaid is the topic of a forum at 5:30 p.m. Monday in the Grand Forks Herald Community Room. To attend, you'll need to register for the event no later than today (Thursday).
Wednesday, February, 01, 2012 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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How to improve access to dental care for the poor in spite of a limited number of Grand Forks area dentists who accept Medicaid is the topic of a forum at 5:30 p.m. Monday in the Grand Forks Herald Community Room. To attend, you'll need to register for the event no later than today (Thursday).
Wednesday, February, 01, 2012 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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Women with 107 dogs, 2 cats removed from rural Bemidji homes
A woman who had 107 dogs and two cats in homes on her rural Bemidji property is undergoing a mandatory health screening, and a county prosecutor said Friday that he is reviewing health ordinances for possible criminal violations. The dogs were taken from Carol Schmidt and Janice Brown, who lives in a separate mobile home on Schmidt’s property, on Thursday.
Saturday, January, 28, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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A woman who had 107 dogs and two cats in homes on her rural Bemidji property is undergoing a mandatory health screening, and a county prosecutor said Friday that he is reviewing health ordinances for possible criminal violations. The dogs were taken from Carol Schmidt and Janice Brown, who lives in a separate mobile home on Schmidt’s property, on Thursday.
Saturday, January, 28, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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Theresa Will, Bismarck, column: Tobacco prevention pays off in N.D.
Since 2009, we have achieved many positive results that are saving lives and saving money for the people of North Dakota.
Friday, January, 27, 2012 - - Opinion
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Since 2009, we have achieved many positive results that are saving lives and saving money for the people of North Dakota.
Friday, January, 27, 2012 - - Opinion
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Warmer winters bring tick-infested springs
If this exceptionally warm winter passes without an extended hard freeze, spring could bring an explosion of black-legged ticks, those tiny pests that transmit Lyme disease. That promises trouble for outdoors-loving Minnesotans already being diagnosed in record numbers with tick-borne illnesses.
Saturday, January, 21, 2012 - Star Tribune / MCT - News
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If this exceptionally warm winter passes without an extended hard freeze, spring could bring an explosion of black-legged ticks, those tiny pests that transmit Lyme disease. That promises trouble for outdoors-loving Minnesotans already being diagnosed in record numbers with tick-borne illnesses.
Saturday, January, 21, 2012 - Star Tribune / MCT - News
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India: New TB strain resistant to all drugs reported
It's not the first time highly resistant cases like this have been seen. Since 2003, patients have been documented in Italy and Iran. It has mostly been limited to impoverished areas, and has not spread widely. But experts believe there could be many undocumented cases.
Monday, January, 16, 2012 - AP Medical Writer - News
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It's not the first time highly resistant cases like this have been seen. Since 2003, patients have been documented in Italy and Iran. It has mostly been limited to impoverished areas, and has not spread widely. But experts believe there could be many undocumented cases.
Monday, January, 16, 2012 - AP Medical Writer - News
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Reusable 'green bags' harbor germs if not washed
Wash those reusable bags. That’s a key piece of advice for users of so-called green bags from public health experts and researchers.
Monday, January, 16, 2012 - Herald Staff Writer - News
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Wash those reusable bags. That’s a key piece of advice for users of so-called green bags from public health experts and researchers.
Monday, January, 16, 2012 - Herald Staff Writer - News
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FACES: Dietician Allen Anderson practices what he preaches
When it comes to healthy eating, dietician Allen Anderson does more than give lip service. Anderson not only gives talks on the health benefits of eating nutritious foods when he’s at his job at the Grand Forks County Health Department, he and his wife, Kimberly, cook nourishing meals for their family.
Sunday, January, 15, 2012 - Grand Forks Herald - Community
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When it comes to healthy eating, dietician Allen Anderson does more than give lip service. Anderson not only gives talks on the health benefits of eating nutritious foods when he’s at his job at the Grand Forks County Health Department, he and his wife, Kimberly, cook nourishing meals for their family.
Sunday, January, 15, 2012 - Grand Forks Herald - Community
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City Recognizes Employees
The City of Grand Forks is honoring several employees who have marked employment anniversaries or who have recently been hired.
Saturday, January, 14, 2012 - Grand Forks Herald - Business
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The City of Grand Forks is honoring several employees who have marked employment anniversaries or who have recently been hired.
Saturday, January, 14, 2012 - Grand Forks Herald - Business
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Soda tax not so sweet
26,000 premature deaths could be prevented, study finds
The soda tax is back on the table, and this time proponents say that a tax of a penny per ounce of sugar-sweetened beverage would not only raise $13 billion a year but also save $17 billion in medical costs by reducing the incidence of heart disease and diabetes.
Thursday, January, 12, 2012 - McClatchy Tribune - News
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26,000 premature deaths could be prevented, study finds
The soda tax is back on the table, and this time proponents say that a tax of a penny per ounce of sugar-sweetened beverage would not only raise $13 billion a year but also save $17 billion in medical costs by reducing the incidence of heart disease and diabetes.
Thursday, January, 12, 2012 - McClatchy Tribune - News
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Blue Cross Blue Shield open to contracting with Grand Forks' new Doctors Hospital
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota is open to contracting with the new Doctors Hospital in Grand Forks, an official said Wednesday. The hospital is in the process of obtaining certification necessary to pursue a contract with BCBSND.
Thursday, January, 12, 2012 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota is open to contracting with the new Doctors Hospital in Grand Forks, an official said Wednesday. The hospital is in the process of obtaining certification necessary to pursue a contract with BCBSND.
Thursday, January, 12, 2012 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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