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WHO Takes Aim at Tobacco Smuggling With New Pact
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Nearly 130 countries have taken the first steps towards a new treaty to combat tobacco smuggling, blamed for higher consumption and up to $50 billion in lost tax revenues each year, officials said on Friday. Reuters Health Information
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Wealthier Pick High-Deductible Health Plans: U.S. GAO
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High-deductible health plans, touted by some health insurers as a way to contain runaway medical costs, are attracting wealthier individuals than typical plans, a government report on Wednesday found. Reuters Health Information
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U.S. Judge Dismisses Suit Over Veteran Health Care
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A U.S. judged dismissed on Wednesday a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that claimed the government was failing to meet the mental health needs of former troops, who have a rate of suicide far higher than the general population. Reuters Health Information
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