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November 8, 2009
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Scientists halt brain disease with new gene therapy LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have managed to halt a rare and fatal brain disease with an experimental gene therapy technique using a deactivated version of the AIDS virus, a study published on Thursday showed.
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House passes sweeping healthcare overhaul
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The House of Representatives approved a sweeping healthcare reform bill on Saturday, backing the biggest health policy changes in four decades and handing President Barack Obama a crucial victory.
UK urges G20 to consider bank levy
ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) - Britain pressed the G20 on Saturday to come up with a plan to make banks pay for any future bailouts but one idea of imposing a global financial transactions tax was immediately shot down by the United States.
House backs anti-abortion amendment
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The House of Representatives voted on Saturday to tighten a ban against using federal funds to finance abortions under the proposed Democratic healthcare reform legislation.
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Progress Continues on Plan for Intermodal Transit Station in Ann Arbor
Plan would create transportation hub near UofM hospitals to accommodate several types of transportation.
Millage Failure Will Cut Police Services in Ypsilanti Township
Washtenaw County Sheriff says he's concerned about public safety in Ypsilanti township and the county after voters reject police services millage.
Single Stream Recycling Approved
Contract approved to expand materials recovery facility, allowing residents to put all recyclables in one bin.
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