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June 14, 2006
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Bush Affirms US Support of Iraqi PM

In a press conference this morning at the White House, President Bush established that though it is unreasonable to expect an end to the violence in Iraq, the US will fervently support the Prime Minister’s crackdown on violence.

Avoiding Medical Mishaps

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The Institute for Healthcare Improvement will release the results of their 18 month long campaign to reduce the number of deaths caused by conditions that arise after a patient is admitted to the hospital.

Unshrouding Catholic Sex Scandal Secrecy

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A small group of lay Catholics is launching a new website that will contain thousands of documents concerning priests accused, but not necessarily convicted, of sexual abuse.

Travel Insured

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Threats of yet another active hurricane season, possible terrorist attacks, and tough refund policies have vacationers thinking about travel insurance.

Donald Hall Named Nation’s Poet Laureate

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Here & Now speaks with New Hampshire poet Donald Hall about his new role and some of his recent work.

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