The WSWS takes a dim look at a government panel's breast cancer recommendations, even though there have been serious questions raised about mammograms for years.
This isn't any kind of conspiracy against women; besides, women who want them can still get them. This recommendation was based on a cost-benefit analysis.
Of course the panel recommended women with family histories of the disease should get mammograms just as they always have.
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So what does health care reform REALLY mean?
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A federal judge has just ordered compensation in the case of a gay couple denied spousal benefits.
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The governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, will not be running for governor again. Of course this is no surprise.
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The euthanization of Oreo, the abused pit bull mentioned on this blog last week, has created a huge uproar, for many people believe the ASPCA didn't want to bother with the long process of rehabilitation.
The dog was euthanized only a little over three months after her legs were broken by her abusing owner having thrown her out the window.
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